Beneath The Billionaire Vow

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e festive chaos of the annual Halloween bash. I adjusted my glittering masquerade mask and scanne

wn my spine. I turned around, my lips curling into a smile that could only be reserved for that one person."Miles!" i exclaimed, my laughter ringing out as he pulled off his Phanto

urmured, his breath warm against my cheek.My heart raced as he tilted my chin up. Eve

orld stopped spinning. I felt his lips so soft yet pleasing; it was a long kiss, I coul

d, pulling back, my eyes wide with alarm.Miles frowned, looking toward the source of the noise. "Stay here," he said firmly, already moving toward the growing com

owed out, thick and black, causing party-goers to cough and stumble as they fled toward the exits."The warehouse is on fire!" someone screamed while running toward

ng the way toward a side door. But as they pushed through the crowd, another explosion rocked the building, sending debris raining down.I screamed as a piece of flami

e called. It was one of the firefighters, directing us to head toward the emergency exits. I felt a wave of relief, but just as we began moving, another deafening explosion rocked the warehouse."Miles!" I shiv

ing to get on my feet. But before i could take a step, a firefighter grabbed my arm."You can't go back! It's too dangerous!"

goers had gathered. Medics rushed to tend to the wounded, their voices blending into the sirens wailing in the

oing everything we can," the medic assured me, though his expression was grim.I watched in horror as the flames con

feet, my heart felt like, it was in my throat. I battled to maintain a calm breath, as I was hoping to hear somethin

gh my world tilted on its axis. My knees gave out, and immediately, I collapsed to the ground, sobbing unc

melody of love and loss.The pain I felt caused severe pain to my body as the weight of the firefighter

was the last echo of Miles' voice in my head.No. This couldn't be happening.My fingers clenched the

ds on my shoulders. Strong, firm. I jerked away, my tear-streaked face lifting as I locked eyes with my fa

gone!" My chest heaved as I tried to stand, but my legs wouldn't cooperate. "They're wrong! They didn't see him

before i could finish my sentence. My uncle, Malcolm Highborn, stepped forward, his gaze flickering to th

too long.Something about his silence sent a chill slithering down my spine.My bloodshot eyes flickered between my father and uncle, pieces of a puzzle i ha

ad turned a blind eye to his unethical business practices in the past, but this... this felt different.My stomach lurched. "Tell me you had nothing to

be dramatic, girl. This was never supposed to happen. Some people got greedy, a few moves were made, and t

," I whispered, my voice barely audible over the distant crackling of flames.Raymond's eyes darkened. "Lower your voice."I co

a lot of questions we can't afford. Do you want to go to prison, Avery?"Prison? Why would I go to prison. Can someo

l at once.My father grabbed my arm again, his grip bruising. "You don't have a choice."For the first time that night, I go

time, silently pleading for a miracle.But none came.Miles w

time, Malcolm said while rushing down

d back from my thoughts, Da

, I can't wait any l

s keep drawing closer; My God,