Anna's POV
William's voice was the first to cut through. Gruff, unimpressed. "Marcus makes his own decisions. That property belonged to him, not Simpson Group."
"But the timing!" Mary snapped, indignation lacing every word. "Just as we're about to announce the Skylake development? Don't tell me that's coincidence!"
"With me, nothing is coincidence," came Marcus's voice cool, unbothered.
I bit my lip to suppress a smile. This man is something else.
Voices erupted in protest. Then Phillip Murphy Marcus's older brother and Catherine's father tried to bring calm.
"Marcus just returned to America. How could he possibly know Simpson Group's internal plans?"
