Jeremy crossed the room in seconds.

The lights were brilliant, but not half as striking as he was.

His gaze swept over Scarlett and Damien with sharp, mocking amusement. "Still in touch, I see. Must be the real thing." His voice was smooth and cutting all at once. "Can't blame anyone, really. A man with a billion-dollar empire — women do tend to line up."

It wasn't a kind thing to say. Not even close.

Scarlett glanced briefly at Kaia, ...