d looked back at Maya. The

he said. "My personal

small, understanding smile. "Your t

ow, intrigued. "Is

gravity is what holds its system together. A man's temper is just a form

ld have just called him a bore or told him to lighten up. Maya saw the structure beneath the surf

up. "Mr. Henderson will handle the financial transfers.

," she p

charity gala my company is hosting this weekend. You shou

them. The gala would be Amelia's territory. Expo

d thought, perhaps

tion, no fear. Only a quiet challenge in her eyes. It was as if she was te

wfound respect for her

ce, the mansion he had once shared with

on reported, his face impassive. "It's official. T

r Ethan. It was done. The cage was o

he had designed with Amelia years ago. He

was in disarray. Suits were pulled from th

of his favorite custom-made silk robes, was Leo Vance. The

ge of pure, unadulterated rage. This was his home. His cl