Grapes of Wrath (Billionaires' Secrets book 2)
“Alvarez!” She tried to sound friendly.
He turned and a scowl darkened his face at the sight of her. “Haven’t you done enough harm?”
“That’s why I want to talk to you. There’s no reason for you all to be at odds.”
“Why not? Our entire existence is based on a falsehood. One I initiated, as my ‘wife’ so acutely points out.” Bitterness darkened his voice.
“You did what you thought was right.”
“Bah. I did what my pride dictated. I didn’t want people to know that my daughter had a baby out of wedlock.... She was right to be afraid to tell me she was pregnant. I would not have been understanding. So, see? I am largely responsible for her death, as well.” His silvery-gray brows lowered over steely eyes, challenging her to find the silver lining in that.
Susannah hesitated. “Your wife loves you very much.” She spoke softly.
He peered at her. “My wife? The woman I married to preserve what was left of my family honor. If anything, I exploited her. Hired her for a new role, much as your boss Mr.MoreLess
He turned and a scowl darkened his face at the sight of her. “Haven’t you done enough harm?”
“That’s why I want to talk to you. There’s no reason for you all to be at odds.”
“Why not? Our entire existence is based on a falsehood. One I initiated, as my ‘wife’ so acutely points out.” Bitterness darkened his voice.
“You did what you thought was right.”
“Bah. I did what my pride dictated. I didn’t want people to know that my daughter had a baby out of wedlock.... She was right to be afraid to tell me she was pregnant. I would not have been understanding. So, see? I am largely responsible for her death, as well.” His silvery-gray brows lowered over steely eyes, challenging her to find the silver lining in that.
Susannah hesitated. “Your wife loves you very much.” She spoke softly.
He peered at her. “My wife? The woman I married to preserve what was left of my family honor. If anything, I exploited her. Hired her for a new role, much as your boss Mr.MoreLess
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