arms. The early sun streamed through the flo

e moment she moved, his eyes opened. They were cl

n easy grace as he began to dress. The intimacy o

etly dress

g with the car. They got in, the si

phone, at the contact saved simply as 'A'. She needed to ensure this line was open for more than

, her courage a small, t

e convenience of our... cooperation, I want to

tudied her for a long moment, his expression un

a yes, she held

ngers tapped quickly across the

d to: Ayaan. Below it, he had added a second, pr

out to put the pho

the truth

oze. "Wha

yes pinning her in place. "Your real goal. Don't give me that

t of the poor, helpless niece being manipulated by her guardians. You investigated my medical histor

n her inheritance doesn't do that," he c

A bigger one. If she lied now, the fragile tr

and made a decision. Sh

the word clear and sh

-satisfaction, confirm

fiancé, they don't just want to steal Kirk Enterprises. The

trength, "because they wouldn't dare touch a pregnan

ake back my company, I need a backer who can int

holding back only one secret: he

e. Even Luke, in the driver's sea

houghtful. This woman was bolder th

ace, and this time, it reached h

uch more interesting. When you need something from

gambled correctly. She understood that for a man like Ayaan, a challeng

nders' house. As she opened the door

w warning. "You are my investment now.