ound Julian's contact, pressed the c

hone up betwee

g twice. A c

an's voice echoed in the humid greenhouse. He sounded bo

veins on the back of his h

d around Axel's wrist. She stroked th

hone and let out a

e dropped to a freezing temperature. "I just realized that

retched ov

on't think your trust fund make

rom the Miller family accounts

hat you're talking about. I'm the only one w

. "Do not ever contact me again. If you

ned eye contact with him as she sp

ll ever be. You are a coward, Jul

bitch-" Jul

ended. She tapped the screen three more

ion in his shoulders evaporated. A l

lifted her off the flo

er face in both hands. His t

you the world

and pulled her out

ckseat and grabbed a leather briefcase. He pulled out a

as not the house arrest agreement.

ten percent of the Stone Corporation shares woul

l. He held out a Mo

the last page, and signed her

She unbuckled her seatbelt, climbed over t

rms around his ne

ulling her tight against his groin. He kissed

of the Mayba

k. He was breathing hard. He reach

the ring tomo

her head on

anhattan. He pulled into the private cir

ey walked into the massive marble

by. She jumped up when she saw them. Her eyes were red.