A BILLIONAIRE'S SECRET

rived exac

he should've worn something else. She'd gone with a blue blouse tucked into high-w

ack car opened before sh

on said with a smile that d

ve enough to make Callie instinctively check if her shoes were clean. Crystal glasses c

a corner booth, aw

menu. "They'll bring us the chef's

her head. "

ston folded her hands on the table. "I

lie blinked. "He'

losed off. But he was always a respectful boy. Didn't sp

r. "He definitely keeps t

ould learn to

d an eyebrow

rt girl, Callie. And I assume you understa

er. She just met h

just about name or money. It is about longevity, and influence. We do not just surv

out with the deli

this was always just a

ip. And I chose you because I believe you are cap

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for a sister who drains you. I know you have buried your ambition under layers of sel

swallow

his family requires edge. Steel, and something tells me, Callie, you

tes with tiny bursts of colour

re trying to scare me into leav

smile. "I'm preparing you. This world... it doesn't forgive softne

f I don't w

r expression unreadable

ok a bite of something lemony and bright. She chewed

ton was playing. But she was starti

no intention