Power of the Witch by Deanna Chase

Author:Deanna Chase [Chase, Deanna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Bayou Moon Press, LLC

Chapter Fifteen

Brian and William Knox strode into the sleek office of Robert Manchester, both of them ready to spit fire. Since they were actual fire witches, there was a distinct possibility of that reality coming true.

“Manchester,” William Knox barked. “What is this nonsense about a lawsuit unless my son marries your daughter? Why in the bloody hell would you want a man who doesn’t love her to put a ring on that finger?”

“Your son embarrassed her and our family,” Robert barked back, using the exact same tone. It was as if they’d taken the same class in assholery. “He will do something to get her out of this mess, or we’re going to have a major problem. I will not let my daughter be the laughing stock of Orange County.”

Brian stood back with his arms crossed over his chest. It was like watching two roosters in a pen, preening before a cock fight. Egos like theirs were just one of the reasons he’d left LA and moved to Keating Hollow. He couldn’t believe he’d been called back for something so incredibly stupid.

“Your daughter made up lies for an endorsement deal,” William said. “Don’t think I didn’t find out about that six-figure payout she received for endorsing that bedding line. If you take this to court, that will come out. What do you think will happen when the court records show there never was any wedding? She’ll be repaying that money, probably with some damages. Drop this, have your daughter issue a retraction, and we can all go back to taking care of business.”

“She didn’t lie.” The short, balding CEO of Manchester Corp said as he stood and walked around the desk. He opened the glossy copy of Cali Style and flipped to the article in question. After clearing his throat, he said, “The direct quote is ‘Yes, we’ve talked about marriage. I’m thinking a fall wedding.’ What about that is false? We have talked about the two of them getting married. Multiple times. And Cara has always said she’d like to get married in the fall on the beach.”

“The we in that sentence implies she’s referring to my son, Manchester. You’re talking semantics while I’m talking about integrity. We won’t stand for this.” William took a step closer and snagged the magazine out of Manchester’s hands. “You and I both know she crossed a line. If you want to battle it out in the courts—”

Brian cleared his throat, already losing his patience. “This entire thing is ridiculous. I’ll be issuing a statement to the press that we aren’t engaged, that we never were, and that Cara and I have always merely been family friends. And I’ll leave it at that. It implies the interviewer got it wrong, and we can all move on with our lives.”

Manchester narrowed his eyes. “That is not how this is going to go down. For now, we’ll do nothing. A few months from now, we’ll leak that the engagement is off and that will be the end of it.

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