"Kieran, are you just going to let her say whatever she wants?" Dennis demanded.


    Kieran lifted his gaze. "Enlighten me—exactly did she get wrong?"


    Dennis was momentarily at a loss for words. "Fine. Kieran, sell me the 5% of shares you own, and I''ll let this go."


    L tugged lightly at Kieran''s sleeve, but he simply turned his hand over and squeezed hers reassuringly. His cold eyes settled on Dennis. "I''m afraid I''ll have to disappoint you, Mr. Moore. I''m quite interested in my investment in Moore Group and have no ns to sell my shares at the moment."


    "What?" Dennis red at him, his face twisting with frustration. "I''ll give you one week to think it over. If you''re still set on holding onto mypany''s shares, then our coboration ends here!"


    Then, turning sharply to Faith, he snapped. "Once this partnership is over, you''reing straight back home, you fucking disgrace!"


    Dennis shot onest look at Kieran, then at Stefan. "We''ll be taking our leave then."


    With that, the Moores left in a grand disy of indignation. Moses hesitated for a second, casting a nce at L before following the rest of them out. Faith didn''t leave with them. Instead, she waited until Stefan stood up before bidding farewell and walking out alongside him.


    That left only L, Nicole, and Kieran in the now-quiet room.


    Nicole sighed. "This is all mine and Alfredo''s fault. We had no idea that a single deal with Zond would cause such a mess for Morgan Group and drag you both into it."


    L immediately rose to her feet, taking Nicole''s hand and gently reassuring her. "Aunt Nicole, this has nothing to do with you or Uncle Alfredo. Those people are just jealous of our family''s sess and looking for excuses to stir up trouble. The Moores obviously came today hoping to use the shares to pressure Kieran into helping Andy or pushing Moses into power.


    "They''re scared that Ms. Moore will take control and get back at them, so they''re trying to use us to suppress her. So, don''t worry, Aunt Nicole, everything will be fine."


    Nicole was slightly reassured. Since it was alreadyte, she didn''t press the conversation any further.


    After seeing her off, L turned around. "Kieran." His gaze softened as he looked at her.


    Spring had passed, but the air still carried the faint scent of peach blossoms. Under the moonlight, her dress swayed gently with the breeze. She stepped closer, wrapping Ker arms around his waist. "It''s been a while. Did you miss me?"


    Kieran''s gaze


    was even softer than


    the moonlight. "That''s what I should be asking you." Then, as if relieved he added, "I have to travel out


    town for a few days to owne


    You


    should take it easy at home, and when I''m back, I''ll take you out for a little trip."


    "Sounds good! How about a hiking trip? We can invite Ame, Jamie, and the others." Her eyes lit up as all of them happened to be freetely.


    He arched his brow, feigning disappointment. "And here I thought I''d get some alone time with my wife. But I should''ve known that there are other people in your heart."


    L burst intoughter and pinched the soft skin at his waist. "How about this—I''ll spend two days with you first, and then we''ll invite them. Does that sound good, Mr. Morgan?"


    Kieran, of course, had noints. After all, he would follow whatever L said.


    The next morning, he left early. L, for once, slept in. she had intended


    to stayin bed a little longer, but Amelia showed up and yanked her out "Get up already! The weather''s perfect for a shopping trip.


    L groaned and pulled Amelia onto the bed with her. "Five more minutes..." With


    her eyes still closed, she mumbled, "What have you been up totely?" When


    there was no response, she cracked one eye open.


    Amelia smirked. "I''ve been learning how to manage apany... and looking for


    a new guy to have fun with."


    "What happened to yourst boy toy?"