Broken Vows and Buried Twins novel Chapter 139

Leaving the hospital, Neil and Gael drove straight back to Weston Corp.

Inside the sleek black Maybach, Neil kept his eyes on the road but shot a stern glance at his passenger. "You shouldn't have brought up the kidnapping with Mrs. Weston."

Gael had an earbud in one ear, blasting a heavy EDM track, her fingers drumming aggressively against the dashboard.

Hearing him speak, she paused, pulled out the earbud, and looked at him. "What did you say?"

Neil frowned, his handsome features tightening with irritation. He eyed the earbud and sighed. "Assistant Montgomery, I've told you before: do not listen to club music while driving. It's distracting."

"Relax, I'm an excellent driver," Gael dismissed with a wave, intentionally poking the bear. "Besides, if I don't listen to some EDM while trapped in a car with you, I'll spiral into clinical depression."

Neil had no words.

Being a corporate workhorse was exhausting enough without having to wrangle a fiercely rebellious subordinate. He was reconsidering all his life choices.

Taking a deep, steadying breath, he tried again. "I said, do not bring up the kidnapping from five years ago with Mrs. Weston again."

"Why not?" Gael shot back defiantly. "Hester is your boss's wife, so you're terrified of her. That's your problem. She's my best friend. Why shouldn't we talk about it?"

"Some things are better left buried," Neil warned, his tone grave. "Mr. Weston has his reasons for keeping it from her. If you truly are her friend, you should consider her well-being. Knowing the truth doesn't always bring peace."

Gael narrowed her eyes, catching the heavy implication in his words.

"Tell you what," she pivoted smoothly, her tone entirely too earnest. "Tell me the secret. I swear on my life, I absolutely will not tell your boss's wife."

Neil gave her a thin, cynical smile. "True. You won't tell my boss's wife. You'll just tell your best friend."

Gael scowled. *Smartass.*

Neil adjusted his rimless glasses. "Remember what I said today, Assistant Montgomery."

"Yeah, whatever. Ignore you, got it," Gael huffed, rolling her eyes to the ceiling.

...

Neil was utterly defeated.

Beside him, Gael let out a low, mocking whistle, clearly enjoying the show.

Watching her tyrannical boss get outmaneuvered was the highlight of her week.

Realizing he couldn't force the issue without traumatizing the child further, Neil had no choice but to drive Hester and Caden to The Sovereign.

Lena and Celeste naturally followed.

Ever since she learned Celeste was Julian's mole, Hester had treated the woman like empty air.

Guilt-ridden, Celeste had tried multiple times to formally apologize, but Hester iced her out completely, giving her zero openings.

Lena could only sigh helplessly from the sidelines.

Caden settled into Hester's penthouse for three days. His physical injuries healed rapidly, but his memory showed absolutely no signs of returning.