Julian snapped out of it and quickly pulled Tessa back into his arms refusing to let her go.
“Tessa,e on, don’t be like that. I swear, it’s not what you think I have you. Why would I be interested in anyone else?” He rushed to exin, his voice urgent. “I was just… surprised, that’s all. You’re so ruthless and decisive”
Tessa tilted her chin slightly, her voice cool. “And what if I am? Anyone who stands in my way doesn’t deserve to stay in it.
“As long as Aurora stays unconscious, I can slide right into her role Even if my mother refuses to ept it, she won’t have a choice. I’ll be the only one left to inherit everything.”
She looked down at Julian from hisp, a hint of pride gleaming in her eyes. “And when that happens, forget about a simple CEO title—the entire Walton Corporation will be mine.”
Reaching up, she hooked a finger under his chin. “Now tell me, wouldn’t it be something to marry a woman like that? Wouldn’t that make you feel even more aplished?”
Julian finally caught on.
She was right.
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If she walked into his life with the whole Walton empire behind her, would there even be a need to deal with Grace or Aurora?
All he had to do was keep Tessa happy.
No more pleasing the rest of the family.
And within the two families? Cooperation would fall into ce.
His eyes lit up, excitement recing hesitation.
Tessa had done the right thing–he could see that no
“Baby, you’re brilliant,” he breathed.
He leaned in, lips aiming for hers.
But Tessa ced a hand against his mouth, stopping him. “Hold on. We’re not done yet. There’s still one more thing, and it’s the real reason I came to find you.”
“Say the word, baby. If I can do it, I will. No hesitation.”
“You can definitely do this,” she said, leaning into him.
“I know your family has connections in Ravenshore’s medical system. I need you to keep Aurora at the central hospital. Don’t let them transfer her.
“That way, my people can keep administering the drug. She’ll never wake up.
Julian picked up right where Tessa left off. “By the time she wakes up, you’ll already have taken over Walton Corporation. At that point, even if she regains consciousness, it’ll be toote. She won’t matter anymore.
Tessa smiled and pressed a kiss to the corner of his mouth. “That’s why you’re the smart one. You’ve said exactly what I was thinking, down to thest word.”
Julian’s chest swelled with pride. “Don’t worry, my queen. I’ll handle it. As long as your contact on the inside doesn’t slip up, everything will go ording to n.”
“He won’t,” Tessa said confidently. “He’s got a leash around his neck. I’ve got leverage on him. He won’t dare step out of line.” “And you.” Her gaze turned yful as she looked him over, then slowly reached down and took hold of him.
Julian tensed, eyes darkening as he stared at her. “Tessa, what a
“What?” she said with a wicked little smirk. “Can’t I keep my le
Julian crushed his lips against hers. “You’re dangerous. Don’t w
“Now,” he added, voice low and rough. “I think it’s time we mov
With that, julian swept her up into his arms and strode toward th
Tessa didn’t let go of him the entire way.
Despite the argument earlier, she couldn’t deny one thing–whe
Julian tensed, eyes darkening as he stared at her. “Tessa, what are you…”
“What?” she said with a wicked little smirk. “Can’t I keep my leverage in check too? Make sure you stay in line?”
Julian crushed his lips against hers. “You’re dangerous. Don’t worry, I’ve got it handled.”
“Now,” he added, voice low and rough. “I think it’s time we moved on to other matters.”
With that, Julian swept her up into his arms and strode toward the bedroom.
Tessa didn’t let go of him the entire way.
Despite the argument earlier, she couldn’t deny one thing–when it came to his body, Julian never disappointed.
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