Chapter 182

Chapter 182:

“Mr. Flynn,” Phillips’ voice came through, crisp and professional. Eric’s voice was cold and precise as he gave his order. “Leak Duran’s little affair to his family.”

“Yes,” Phillips responded, his tone businesslike.

Eric was well aware that Duran was divorced, but the man also had a son and a daughter, both adults. The timing would be perfect.

Hadley hadn’t found the ring.

Frustration and worry gnawed at her. She couldn’t stop thinking about what Duran might say when they met again and she didn’t have the ring on her finger—how would she explain losing something so precious that he’d just given her?

Luckily, Duran was preoccupied with other matters over the next few days. He didn’t show up at Galant, nor did he ask Hadley out. Their conversations remained confined to the phone, maintaining a small but crucial distance between them.