Beyond the Billionaire's Reach

veness towards her daughter. Lily was the light o

said, hugging Lily tigh

telling Emma about her friends and her teacher. Em

sit earlier. She had been so caught up in her own emotions, s

ma felt a surge of fear. What if Asher discovered

present moment. She would deal with Asher later. Righ

led into a routine. They had a snack, did so

d to start dinner. She asked Lily to help her, and to

s quiet, peaceful life. She had worked hard to build a st

p the truth from her daughter forever. She would have to t

, before Asher discovered Lily's

idation. She knew that the days ahead would be dif

would do whatever it

ow, Asher was jus

et ready for bed. They brushed their teeth, change

her eyes drifting shut. Emma smiled, f

Emma's thoughts turned to Asher. What did he want fro

let her guard down.

to call her lawyer in the morning. She needed t

ng that she was in over her head. That Asher was a force to be reckon

calm her racing thoughts. She wo

one buzzed on her nightstand. She hesitated for

e name on the scree

sank. What di

ld answer the call. But something about Asher's wo

, her voice firm. "Wh

f the line, and for a moment Emma wo

w and smooth. "I want to talk to you ab

t's there to talk about? I told you I'

ma's spine. "Oh, I think you'll find that you are

racing now. What

aid finally, trying to

make this offer once. Meet me at the hotel to

d Emma was left starin

just gotten

pened. Asher's offer had been vague, but the implication was cle

er head. She had always known that Asher was a powerful and ruthless man,

dn't avoid Asher forever. She would have to face him eve

n a crisp business suit, her hair pulled back in a sleek ponytail. She

her. He was leaning against the bar, a glass of whiskey in his h

voice low and smoot

oamed over her. She knew that she had to keep her cool,

usiness," she said,

ting with amusement. "Of co

he back of the hotel. Emma's heart was racing as

something that made her blood run cold. A

" Emma demanded, her v

I have my ways," he said. "And now, Emma, I thi