The Billionaire Loyal Slave

rs trembled as she clutched the hem of her tattered dress, the echoes of James's threats still ringing in her ears.

s deep voice cut through the sile

n air of effortless control, his sharp jawline illuminated by the dim overhea

me?" Her voice was

ng for a crystal decanter and pouring himself a drink. "Be

have nothing," she admitted. "No home. No job.

in his glass, then set it do

wisted. "What

assistant. Twenty-four-seven. You'll live under my roof, obey my rules

ght. "So, I'd be

"I prefer 'loyal employee.' You'll be compensa

away from powerful men as she could. But she had nothing left. No safety net. No one to turn to. James

nt kind of cage. One lined with silk

hat being with Alex was saf

whispered.

"Good choice, Ella.

if she had just stepped into somethin

zing that this was it-there was no turning back now. The driver opened the door, and Alex stepped out first, exten

t this late hour, but a security guard nodded at Alex in recognition as they passed. An elevator awaited th

penthouse, and the doors slid

atching her through the reflection. "Y

ands together. "Wh

my permission. Two: You do what I ask, whe

u really think he's ju

darkened. "He wo

He wasn't just some arrogant businessman-he had power, r

overlooked the entire city. Floor-to-ceiling windows bathed the space

door, revealing a bedroom bigger than her entire apartment had been. A king-sized

is for me?" she asked

arms crossed. "Let's just say I

made her stomach flip. There was mo

added. "Tomorrow, yo

As the door clicked shut behind him, she

ad she just made a deal with

for now, she had no c