The Runaway Heiress: Falling Into The Billionaire's Bed

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darted towards the door, pupils blown wide w

stare before he rose from his s

n't surprised to see who wa

e coming into the house, Franco?" He aske

o replied with a thick Spanish ac

nd. Nova recognized him from earlier that day – He was t

Nova's face as she saw it

muttered as she re

ontinued. "How did the

Blackwood is tough and stubborn you know. It was a

hat matters now is that the deal's done. In this game, you gotta bend over backwards for the bi

es

out the security audit for hi

at the new headquarters as soon as possible. He seem

s we're in business now, our company is willing to provide an

the empty chair beside N

th a set of green eyes drift

ir attention. "Franco," he began, "this is Mi

te smile. "It's nice

ugh it didn't quite reach his e

ning to its business-like tone, "as we discussed,

w furrowed.

And you made a declaration that you would do whatev

s bu

writing? I am a business man. I don't deal with words but action. And I don't trust you. I

ed with the Sterling Global Holdings logo. He placed it on the tabl

right now? This is s

ontract. The weight of the situation pressed

now what was writt

tract without first discu

you, that's not my style." A muscle ticked in his jaw. "But let's be clear – I built this empire from the ground up, and I won't let some careless mistake ruin it. You snuck into my car, an

he so mea

ranco and signalled him t

ract folder across th

s not like we're holding your breath... or your freedom hostage." The last few

able to switch ton

his demands. But logic, that pesky voice of reason, whispered of the dangers that lurked outside these wal

sigh, she reached

daughter of Dominic Sinclair, Chairman of SET?" Bent

he muttered, his voice low and tight. "We don't need the Si

r conversation with a dismissive pat on Franco's hand. "The contract spells it out cle

oid of warmth, "refusal isn't an option. The door is right there if you decide this gild

without glancing at him. "Thank you in advance," she opened t

a studious glance

er throat and continued. "Let's see here, clause number one: absolute discretion, which we've already established. Clause number two..." Her voice tr

nly be assisting in little things they c

erted to Franco briefly before she focused back on her contract. "Clau

gh his eyes. "Professionalism is key, Miss Sinclair. Especially when repr

er stomach. The implications of that

did 'private s

es landed on the final clause. Clause number six