Chapter 7 Ten minutes had passed , and still no money .
Kylie knew in her gut he wasnt paying her back .
She shook her head , her fingers flying over her phone as she pulled up the bank statements , the transfers , the messages where Craig had promised to make it right .
She would sue him and these were solid evidence .
Then she checked the messages from Julie and Samuel .
They were on her case , big time .
Samuel was especially pissed , threatening to cut off her credit card .
Kylie smirked at the thought .
That card had been gathering dust since the day hed handed it to her .
Then there was Melanies message .
It would have been like a slap in the face , all about how much her parents adored her .
Kylie could almost hear the mocking tone in Melanies voice .
But she wasnt going to let it get to her .
Not this time .
She was taking control , cutting ties with the people who only brought her down .
And her adopted family would be her only family … Kylie was just about to hit the hay when her phone buzzed with a message .
It was from Ethan Thompson , her older brother .
back in the adopted family and her go to guy for everything .
[ Hows the new place treating you , honey ? he asked .
Her lashes fluttered as she hit reply .
[ I could really use a dose of home right now .
] Ethan called her right then , his voice all warm and brotherly .
Just come back .
Youre always welcome here .
Moms been talking about you nonstop .
I miss you guys too .
Ill be home tomorrow , she said.
Ill make sure theres a feast waiting for you , he promised .
Hows the big paper coming ? You were knee deep in research last I heard , Kylie added .
There was a brief pause , and then Ethans laughter filled her ear .
Just the usual , buried in books and coffee .
After they hung up , Kylie flipped through her phones photo album .
Seeing her familys smiling faces , she couldnt help but tear up .
It had been so long since shed seen them , not since her life had taken that sharp turn .
Her birth parents only let her talk when they were in a good mood ..
The Lampard family had kept everyone at arms length , and everyone just assumed she was being taken care of .
After all , if she hadnt pushed Julie out of the way , things would have been different .
Everyone figured her own mom , Julie , would look after her .
She wiped away her tears and turned off her phone .
She needed to get some rest .
Tomorrow , shed be home , and she didnt want to show up with puffy eyes .
Kylies alarm kicked off her day at the butt crack of dawn .
She was a sunrise kind of gal , and after a quick splash and brush , she was downstairs .
Yesterday , Trevor had said he wasnt into the whole live in staff thing .
The cleaning crew from the Walters residence came by each day to keep the joint shiny , but he was more of an eat out kind of guy .
So , there Kylie was , poking around the kitchen , checking out the fridge .
And jackpot ! It was loaded with fresh food .
The cleaners must have been on the ball because everything looked ready to eat .
She spotted some ham and decided to whip up a comforting batch of eggs benedict .
Trevor , dressed to impress in his suit , came downstairs and was hit with a tantalizing aroma that immediately stirred his hunger .
Still adjusting to married life , Trevor did a double take when he saw Kylie in the kitchen , her figure accentuated by the apron .
she was wearing- Kylie , with a plate in hand , also paused when she noticed Trevor .
She offered, Morning , Mr.
Walters , care for some breakfast ? Chapter 7 Ive made eggs benedict .
The dish was a delightful assembly of poached eggs , ham , and hollandaise sauce on an English muffin .
Kylie wasnt into the heavy breakfast scene .
Thanks , but Im not really a breakfast person , Trevor replied , shaking his head .
As he was about to head out , he left a black card on the table .
Use this for any expenses or household needs , he said , Kylie glanced at the card and then at Trevor , and decided to keep it .
She was more than capable of paying her own way , but she knew better than to refuse his offer .
For now , shed hold onto it , planning to return it when their agreement wrapped up .
At the Walters Group , Trevor had just gotten comfortable in his chair when Zach , his right hand man , handed him the daily cup of joe .
Zach was briefing him on their tight schedule , including a quick hop to the next town The coffee aroma was tempting , but it wasnt the java that had Trevors mind spinning .
It was the memory of the eggs benedict Kylie had whipped up that morning .
Zach , could you pick up some eggs benedict from the joint across the street ? Trevor asked , out of the blue .
Zach blinked , thrown by the request .
His boss wasnt exactly the breakfast type .
Eggs benedict , sir ? he repeated , just to be sure .
You got it , Trevor confirmed , sipping his coffee .
With a shrug , Zach headed out , his mind racing .

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Is Mr.
Walters on a new health kick or something ? When the food arrived , Trevor took a bite and immediately frowned .
The taste was off the charts way too strong.
Not the eggs benedict he had in mind .
He dropped his fork , signaling he was done .
Zach , who had returned to check on things , raised an eyebrow .
Too hot , Mr.
Walters ? Nah , its not that , Trevor replied , pushing the plate away .
Just take it away .
What ? Oh , sure , Zach replied .
Zach grabbed the plate , a mix of confusion and curiosity on his face .
Is it the elevator incident that has my head in a twist ? I cant read Mr.
Walterss mind now … Either way , that eggs benedict smells heavenly .
Must try it out when we get back from the trip …..
Kylies day was a whirlwind , starting with a lawyers appointment and a police report .
By noon , she was back at the Thompson residence her family had moved to Jardora three years ago due to her brother Hoard Thompsons high school enrolment .
Her phone was on fire with calls from Craig , but she hit the mute button , signaling him to back off .
Over at the Lampard Group , Craig was sweating bullets as the cops eyed him like a prime suspect .
His coworkers were in a tizzy , whispering behind his back .
Kylie didnt answer his phone and he tried to sound calm , explaining to the officers , Its all a mix up .
Kylie and I are together .
Im not trying to scam her.
We had a tiff , and shes just blowing off steam .
But the cops werent having it .
We need you to come with us to clear things up , they insisted .
Craig checked his watch , realizing he was running late for a date with Melanie , the girl who had been his unattainable dream in college .
Memories came flooding back of how their relationship had started .
Ever since he found out about Kylies connection to Melanie , hed dared to hope for a chance to get closer to her .
Hed been with Kylie for years , and the spark was long gone .
But she was kind and good hearted , and his mom loved her , so hed never thought about ending things .
Chapter 7 But now it hit him : Kylie wasnt just talking when she said she wanted to break up and get her money back .
He sent Kylie one last message , but she was ghosting him .
It was dawning on him that she was serious about ending things .
Cornered , Craig had no choice but to go to the police station.
Meanwhile , at the Trendy Mall , Melanie was decked out in high end fashion , her patience wearing thin as she waited for Craig Just as she was about to text him , she noticed a group leaving the Walters Group building .
Among them was Trevor , the CEO , a face she recognized from the financial news COMMENT