The billionaire's secret guardian

yline of the city sprawling out before her like a glittering sea of lights. Her breath came in shallow

t learned. Evan's words echoed in her mind, each syllable sinking deeper into the pit of her stomac

he had a story-one that could bring down one of the most powerful men in the world-but she also had a choice to make. Could she take him down knowing what sh

ned city below. There were no easy answers, no simple path forw

meet with

n't shake the feeling that she needed to look deeper into the eyes of the man who coul

roach this like any other investigation. The

de her way to the building. She had arranged another meeting with Alexander Cross, though this time, there w

lked into-it was all part of the act, wasn't it? But what if there was more to him? What if he w

kind of building that reeked of wealth and power-everything designed to intimidate. But Cassidy wasn't imp

informing her that Alexander was waiting for he

her heart quickening. This

or moved slowly, as though deliberately prolonging her anticipation. Cassidy stared at her reflection in the polished metal doors,

er Cross. His office overlooked the entire city, the sprawling views enough to make anyo

he skyline. He was as striking as ever-tall, broad-shouldered, the weight of his presence undeni

measured. "I wasn't sure if you would ac

mber why she was here. His voice had a way of disarming her, even

e said, her voice steady de

ose piercing blue eyes-locked onto hers, and for a moment, Cassidy fe

tions?" he asked,

moment made her pulse race. She took a breath, then se

, his lips curling into a faint smile. "I see.

k. I know. This isn't just about corporate corruption anymore, Mr. Cross. This is

n hardened. "You're mistaken, Miss Lane. You've been misled

e coldness in his voice, the controlled calm-it wasn't genui

e involved in this are covering their tracks, but I've seen the evidence. Your name i

darker in his eyes. "And what exactly do you plan to do with this informatio

s was a dangerous game. She wasn't sure what his next move would b

oice low but firm. "And if you're involved

der's eyes shifted, calculating, like a predator sizing up its prey. But there was somethi

ose me, you're not just going after my company, Cassidy. You'll be

r the first time, Cassidy realized just how much danger she was in. This wasn't ju

I've been in danger before, Mr. Cross. But

er was willing to cross. But Cassidy knew, deep down, that this was only the beginning. An