Claudia couldn't stand the look in his eyes. She took his arm and escorted him to the door. "Have a safe flight. Bye!"
With York gone, Claudia threw herself back into her work. On her way to Grant Manor that afternoon, she saw Wendy meeting with Ann. She wasn't surprised. As much as Wendy cared for her, York was still her son. Ann had given the Ferguson family a grandson, a blood tie that could never be severed.
That night, Claudia returned home, took a long, relaxing bath, and went to bed.
The next two weeks passed peacefully.
Without the Fergusons around, Claudia ate well, slept soundly, and even put on a little weight.
Cyrus's treatment was progressing smoothly, and his sessions were reduced from five days a week to three.
April arrived. After finishing work for the day, Claudia turned on the TV and saw York being interviewed on the Northaven Business Channel. Dressed in a sophisticated business suit, his tall, perfectly proportioned frame stood out among the group of middle-aged business tycoons. His cold, commanding presence was palpable.
She remembered how she, as a naive young woman, had been captivated by his appearance, a mistake that had cost her both her love and her marriage.
Beauty was truly a dangerous thing. She made a mental note to have a serious talk with Rock about his obsession with looks.
Claudia picked up the remote and turned off the TV.
Back in his hotel after the interview, York's gaze fell on the calendar, a thoughtful expression on his face. In the two weeks he had been in Northaven, Claudia hadn't sent him a single call or text. Every time he called her, her response was always the same two words: "I'm busy."
York turned to Mark. "Wrap up whatever's left here as quickly as possible. We're flying back tomorrow."
On the weekend, at Blue Bay Estates.
Claudia had moved the card table from the game room into the living room. She and Peter were partners against Rock and Cyrus. Wilma was busy in the kitchen, while Eddy served drinks and chatted with the players.
As she drew her cards, a smile played on Claudia's lips. This must be what a life with money and no man felt like. In a word: bliss.


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