Year Five: The Perfect Goodbye Plan novel Chapter 69

Vianne’s breath caught in her throat, a chill running down her spine at the name Shipley whispered. For a moment, she struggled to keep her composure, drawing in a deep, steadying breath to maintain her poise and allure.

She pressed her lips softly to Shipley’s, forcing a smile despite the tremor threatening to break her expression. “Shipley, it’s me—Vianne.”

Shipley’s gaze cleared as he met her eyes. He kissed her again, gentle and tender, but he offered no explanation for calling out the wrong name.

…

Capitol City, hotel room.

Silvia retrieved her phone, turning to Kent as she explained, “There’s nothing between us anymore.”

“I know,” Kent replied, his lips curling into a faint, knowing smile. The look in his eyes carried a hint of mischief, as if he found her urgency amusing.

He rubbed his brow, undoing the top button of his shirt with a sigh. “I’m still half asleep.”

Silvia couldn’t help but watch as his Adam’s apple bobbed with the motion, making her swallow involuntarily.

Kent was, undeniably, a striking man—sharp features, deep-set eyes, and a chiseled jaw. There was an effortless magnetism about him, especially when he fixed his gaze on someone with those dark, fox-like eyes.

“Mr. Parsons, we…” Silvia started, but before she could finish, a ringtone cut through the air.

This time, it wasn’t her phone—it was Kent’s.

At the sound, Kent’s brows drew together in a slight frown, but he answered without hesitation.

Silvia sat close enough to hear the voice on the other end—a sweet, almost playful tone, unmistakably a young woman.

After a brief “Yeah,” Kent got up from the bed and reached for his suit jacket. “Wait for me. I’ll be there soon,” he said into the phone.

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