Impossible to resist

Mr. Taylor was well-versed in Charisse Sinclair's history, having studied it thoroughly, understanding her condition, the duration of her state, and, crucially for his purposes, the offer he would make to Jared Sinclair. It was an irresistible proposition, fair and involving an exchange.

Simon Leclerc had shared his concerns about Robert Graham's apparent new ally, Bethany Walton, indicating that Robert was not going to give up easily. With strong winds brewing on the horizon, it was a relief to Mr. Taylor that Alice had already adopted Harvey Taylor and was staying in the United States.

Now, in front of him, still the "boyfriend" of his daughter and the current president of Graham Group, was Jared.

Behind the closed doors of his office, it was just the two of them, alone.

"Mr. Taylor…"

"Wait, don't jump ahead without hearing what I have to say, Jared," he warned, noting Jared's very serious expression, which was understandable.

"I can't go with Alice to the United States," Jared sai