Falling Into the Forbidden

he spoke, the way he made her feel as if she were on the edge of a precipice, just waiting to be pushed. She knew it

going to give i

ity below. It was a place she knew well-cold, indifferent, and full of opportunities for those who were willing to take risks. She had alw

involved in whatever game he was playing. But now, with the letter still sitting

already

. But the truth was, the man had a point. There was something about him-s

ring piles of paperwork and the ever-present pressure of billable hour

e or what?" Jenny's voice broke thro

n their work to notice that Maddie was a little too distracted. "I haven't decided yet," she said, her eyes

Dangerous, mysterious, and apparently able to offer y

ain her focus. "It's not just about the money. There's som

. He's not the type of guy to make friends. But if you can stomach it, the payout would

tration. Was it really just the money that was tempting her? Or was

Elijah King scared her. But it also ex

as she entered the lobby, her heels clicking sharply against the polished floor. It wasn't like her to second-guess herself, but this time, everything felt d

his back to the window, looking every bit as commanding as before. He wore

he said, his voic

ddie replied, her gaze scanning the room. "You sa

y, yes, but also a few other parties. People who have powerful connections in places that would make your head spin. And

expect me to believe this is

mpany is under threat from several angles. There are forces out there who want to see

d to believe you-someone who's built an empire-are

his eyes. "This is not about a simple legal battle, Maddie. Thi

s and mysterious business partners, of power struggles and betrayals. But none of it added up. "Wh

She's... family. And the people who want her go

something oddly familiar about it, but she couldn't q

in, his tone shar

a game, Elijah. You're asking me to risk everything for someo

ame. It's a chance to be part of something that could change the course of everyt

sound like a choice she could walk away fro

before she could stop hers

's eyes, but he didn't say anything right away. Instead, he mo

of names of people connected to the case. As he spoke, he was all business, explaining the complex web of alliances and

silhouette framed by the dimming city lights. "I'll leave you to think it over tonight,

d, her mind

e asked, his voice soft but e

answering, "I don't know. But I