The Billionaire Secret Bride

ing the black tactical vest around her waist. She barely recognized the woman star

about her anymore. It was about Lucas-her husband, the man s

sabelle, but to the legacy of The Foundation. She didn't know what to feel about the strange link between her and Lucas anymore. The twisted marriage that h

d to s

ied back in a tight braid. There were no words between them, just the shared understanding t

Isabelle as

roat dry. "As read

let'

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leading to it was narrow, winding through dense trees that swallowed any light. I

e like an ominous beacon. Corwin had provided them with the intel they needed-blueprints

ruthless, calculating, and loyal to The Fo

get there?" Ava asked, her voice trembling

"I don't know. But we d

eir breaths shallow in the cold night air. The fore

. "We don't fight unless we have no choice. We can't

enough. But nothing in her life

. Ava felt the weight of the weapons at her side, the sting of anticipation. Every sound seemed

Isabelle pulled out a set of climbing gear and motioned for Ava to follow her. Within moments, they we

hadows of the estate's east wing. From here, they could see the

mall security gate along the edge of the property. It was ungu

," Isabelle whispered

of crates, waiting for the camera to pass. When it did, they made

he kitchen. "That's our way in. We'll use the ventilation s

heir only companion. Ava's mind raced, wondering what state Lucas was in, where they w

eel door hidden behind a false wall in the basement. Isabelle pulled

ered, turning the key a

or lined with steel doors.

said. "Lucas has to be

feel more exposed. The silence was deafening, but she co

ed before a door, glancing at Ava. Sh

ds were bound to the arms of the chair, his body slumped with exhaustion. B

va

made her heart stop. He

down in front of him. "Lucas, it's

gling to focus. "You shou

off as she carefully untied his

h, a harsh voice calle

o l

ver hair glinting under the harsh lights.

ent said, her voice calm, almost mocking. "But n

Lucas again-not after everything they'd been through. She

't thi

dly. "You'll have to

med open, and several armed guards ru

one of the g

t in her throat. T