Bought by the Billionaire

't think-only feel the weight of his words crushing down on her chest. Her father's debt. Her business, her family's legacy, all

in her head: "Don't ever let anyone con

amien Blackwood wasn't the kind of man who allowed anyone to stand in his way. She knew that now. And worse-he wasn't ju

mind raced as she replayed his words. "I need you." The w

she muttered to herself. B

we

apping her back to the present. Sh

i

n room, no doubt anxious about what had just transpired. El

ay? What d

etting her sh

t. He's giving

on't know if I can trust hi

rld felt like it had stopped spinning. Damien's offer was a li

Elena spun around, startled. A woman-tall, with platinum blonde hair a

ted a shade of red that matched

pping toward Elena.

down her spine. "Excuse me?"

inst the marble floor. "I'm Veronica Steele." She pa

words hit Elena li

, surprised by the i

t he doesn't like to mention. I imagine you're

pounded. "What

superiority and disdain. "I saw the way he looked at you. He's always had a soft

at the insult b

him if I were you. He'll get what he needs from you, then dis

enge the woman who clearly had a vendetta against Damien.

me this?" Elena asked

nt to see you make the same mistake I did." She stepped closer, her voice dropp

Veronica be right? Could Damien ha

r words was clear. She turned on her heel and walked away, disappearing down t

ut for what? Was it really just

ere was a vulnerability behind his eyes that he rarely showed. She had seen it during their brief conver

was going to find them, she h

windows offered a sweeping view of the city below, the skyline stretching out in every direct

red, his eyes still glued to the papers

oice steady but laced with something tha

ns," Elena said

his gaze sharp as ever

ust in front of his desk. "You're not t

e studied her for a long moment, as if

said finally, his voice low. "But Veron

ressed, leaning forward.

ffering you something no one else will-control over your own future. And for wh

ed. "A deal. What h

kened. "You don't have

held his gaze, her mind racing. Could she really work for him? Could

have a choi

she said finally, her v

that answer. "Take all the time you nee

like a man who knew exactly how the world

ooming over her like an invisible force. She had one week. And in that week, she