s passed quickly,

moving from room to room in silence. The view from the tall glass windows sho

what she exp

-strict schedules, medical tests, vitamins-bu

siness side of things. He never offered comfort, never asked ho

It was all business, like shaking hands to seal a deal. He didn't

e. He didn't insult her or act cruel. Bu

t the rest of the time, she was left alone. Damon only spoke to her when absolutely necessary. Everything else was ha

. Expensive. Beautif

ck on progress. He always looked sharp in his tailored suits, h

sence still did

ged. He didn't need to speak for people to notice. Sasha noticed. Hard as sh

here. The money. Twenty million dollars. Enough to pay for her father

-

ha without saying a word. Even though he tried very hard to distract himself by bu

e. She had a book on her lap. Even though she appears

might have complained, demanded more, shown signs of weakness. But n

because he couldn't say what it was and he definitely was

themselves together and that was for

f wondering what was g

-

't read a single page. The words on the paper me

ce looked, it wasn't home. it would never be. Plus she

ed the money. That was the on

ing about Damon

t, emotionless was the right word and th

mean anything but it wa

as heartless

lf to care. She was part

he city. Her thoughts returned to her father, lyi

strong. That was

-

looked powerful, Sharp. Every bit of the boss he is but

r dinner." Pe

ed straight to the dining room. Sasha was already seated whe

one said anything but

ur stay here." It was more o

his wasn't meant to be a vacation so I see no reason wh

hers. "I don't remem

ghtly. She was ready for

d to have possessed strength now. She easily challe

said, lifting his wine glass. "The

eyes fixed on her wate

like a third guest at the table. It had been there from th

-

ooked the same but she felt something shifting inside her. Was it the stress from th

sound of the door

was

e was low, softer than usua

t didn't turn

speak again, but he didn't. She fe

The air felt too

wa

ard the door cl

did she br