Chapter 41. She’s Already Gained The Upper Hand

“Caitlin! Let’s talk in the study!”

By now, Quade was beginning to show some wariness toward her. He gestured for her to follow, and Caitlin calmly followed him to the study.

Audrey, seeing that Quade actually agreed to speak privately with Caitlin, was fuming. “Quade, what are you doing? What could possibly be so secretive? Why take that woman to the study?”

“Enough, Audrey! Wait here for me,” Quade snapped, turning his back and leading Caitlin away.

Audrey, left behind, could barely contain her rage. What kind of game was Caitlin playing? What was she going to say to Quade? And what happened ten years ago on June 22nd?

In the study, Quade’s posture was no longer as commanding. He appeared slightly uneasy, his usual authoritative air faltering. He lowered his voice and said, “Caitlin, what exactly are you playing at?”

Caitlin coolly met his gaze. “Mr. Gray, you’ll understand soon enough. Ten years ago, on June 22nd, what exactly happened in this