THE BILLIONAIRE'S BETRAYED FIANCEE

IA'S

dge against my palm made my heart the baby was mov

ver seen so many tiny clothes. Grabbing a few outfits, I imagi

and set up a crib, changing table, and rocking chair. I ad

ook, I flipped through the pages. One na

boss, Madame DuPont, showed me around. I spent the morning learning the software

in you?"

eved. Making friends

d exploring the city. I'd found a friend. I asked her to help me with It

venings with Sophie, and prepared for the baby's arrival. By this tim

y lower back and moved to my front, pushing like I needed to push.

rive was quick, the contractions coming stronger. At the hospital, a kind

there to hold my hand. The doctor instructed me to push,

doctor smiled. "You hav

ms. "Hello, Toni," I whi

E YEARS

Danielle Wilson, a designer at Bella Vita, I'd left t

n Enterprises Expands into Europe with Strategic Acquisition." The words

ng here in Italy-new life, new name. But now, Lex was reaching ac

re excited to bring our unique brand of style and sophistication t

recognize me? Was he already looking for me? My hand shook as I fo

high alert. Was someone watching? Following? No one

gainst it, catching my breath. I had to think fast a

riously. Change passwords. Avoid familiar places. Keep Toni close. Each scribbled

le scenario. I'd barely finished before sleep pulled me under, tense and uneasy.

y past behind for go

tling event with Toni, taking in the dazzling displays, I momentarily let myself feel free. But the i

ppear into the crowd. Yet I knew it was

eo had gone viral. Millions of views. Thousands of comments. My fa

lled by the attention

ead to a dead end until now. A fashion festival video, trending online, caught his attention. Hi

?" I could tell the shock

investigator. "I need you to find

aused. "Are you su

ed. "I just need

se was smooth. "I can mak

" Lex replied, his

me busy, and I enjoyed every moment. But then, I noticed a strange man li

but he's been asking qu

spine. Who was he,

red. I brushed it off, but a feeli

ail, tracing my every step since I'

erything clicked into place. He booked a flig