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Chapter 205:

Kelsey’s patience had worn impossibly thin, her finger hovering over her phone when the creak of the door finally reached her ears. The moment Denny entered the room, irritation bubbled up in her, and she didn’t hold back. “Do you have any idea what hour it is? You really p>

Before she could finish her sentence, Denny bypassed her completely and headed straight to Amelia.

Amelia took a moment to collect her thoughts before asking, “Denny, where’s Jerry p>

Before Denny could get a word in, Kelsey blurted out, “Wait, do you two know each other p>

She instantly regretted how foolish her question sounded. It was obvious they knew each other—both Amelia and Jerry had graduated from Kretol University.

Denny kept his focus on Amelia, acting as though Kelsey wasn’t even in the room. He inhaled quietly, steadied himself, then looked at Amelia and asked, “Why are you here discussing a project with me on behalf of the Stewart Group? I didn’t know you had a job at the Stewart Group. I thought you had an engagement with Jaxton and were supposed to marry him and be a housewife p>

Mentioning her engagement made the look in his eyes darken. Everyone in Kretol had heard about Amelia and Jaxton breaking things off, so Amelia explained the situation without a trace of hesitation.

𝘚𝗁a𝗋𝖾 y𝗼ur 𝘧𝘢𝘷𝘰r𝗶𝘵𝖾𝘴 𝖿𝗋o𝗺

Denny’s fists curled tight when he heard that. Without the engagement binding her, did this mean he had a chance to be with her?

He was about to inquire further when Amelia continued, “I’m representing the Stewart Group to talk to you about a business deal because I want to secure the CEO position of the company p>

“Isn’t Wyatt supposed to be the CEO of the Stewart Group?” Denny asked.

He had tried to avoid any news of Kretol since he had failed to win Amelia’s affection before, so he didn’t know much about everything in Kretol. But he had heard of Wyatt before. That was why Amelia’s words left him genuinely taken aback.

Amelia explained, “Wyatt is my husband. I’m meeting you today in his stead to discuss this project. I’d like you to take our offer seriously p>

Everything after those words faded into background noise for Denny. Hearing that Wyatt was Amelia’s husband drained every trace of hope from his eyes. In his daze, he fumbled and spilled his coffee all over himself. Jasiah, watching the scene unfold nearby, shot Denny a look thick with sympathy and understanding.

At that moment, he grasped exactly what people meant by “life throws you curveballs p>

Kelsey, meanwhile, stared at Denny and fell deep into her own thoughts. She’d known him for what felt like forever, but never once had she seen this city’s brightest business talent unravel like this. And it seemed he was like this because of Amelia.

Could there be some history between Amelia and Denny?

“I’ll step out for a moment. I need to use the restroom p>

Denny bolted from the private room before his emotions could get the better of him. Jasiah quickly followed him out.

“Denny, get a grip!” Jasiah caught up with Denny in the hallway and spoke in hushed tones.

Jasiah’s words made Denny gather himself again, but the redness in his eyes hadn’t faded completely.

“I need your help, Jasiah. Find out everything you can about the Stewart family,” Denny said.

“Don’t act impulsively, Denny. You p>

For a second, Jasiah seemed ready to argue, but after noticing the look in Denny’s eyes, he stopped and gave a reluctant nod. “Alright. I’ll start digging right away p>

Still, the weight of the Stewart name in Kretol made Jasiah hesitate. “Denny, the Stewart family is on a different level from the Morrisons. Amelia is Wyatt’s wife now, so she’s out of reach for you. It’s time to let her go p>

Jasiah let his words hang in the air, watching as Denny’s emotions simmered just below the surface. Even though he understood what Jasiah meant, Denny just couldn’t accept this.

Had he missed his chance again?

Why would fate bother to bring Amelia back into his world if she wasn’t meant to be his?

Once he stepped back into the private room, Denny had managed to put a lid on his feelings. When Amelia suggested a partnership, he didn’t flat-out refuse like before, nor did he agree. Instead, he simply said he needed to think it over.

Throughout their conversation, Kelsey’s eyes kept darting between Denny and Amelia. She had loved Wyatt for years in secret, and she knew how a person looked when they were secretly in love with someone. She believed that Denny definitely had feelings for Amelia.

So, after the dinner wrapped up, Kelsey lingered in the room rather than follow Amelia out. She turned to Denny and came right out with it. “You have feelings for Amelia.” Her tone was firm.

Denny saw no reason to deny it, nodding. “I do p>

He then added, “My feelings for her started before Wyatt ever entered the picture p>

“But she’s Wyatt’s wife now,” Kelsey said.

Kelsey’s words seemed to echo in the empty room, leaving Denny quiet. After a few moments, he met her gaze and said, “I know you have feelings for Wyatt. Why don’t we work together so we both get what we want p>