Jace

“I’m not—”

“Only my father is blind enough not to see it,” I said bitterly. “But I’m not a fool.”

“Enough!” Father roared. “Celeste will be working with you. She will learn the business. This is my company, not yours. I can do whatever I want with it.”

“Good.” I grabbed my coat. “Fine. Do whatever you want.”

I was halfway to the door when he called after me. “Son.”

I stopped but didn’t turn around.

“Drop Celeste at her school before you go ...