Revenge: The Billionaire's Downfall

lowed was almost as loud, ringing in Hayley' s ears. Her fingers finally

g the string of account numbers and offshore holding companies. This was it. This wa

wift. As she reached the door, it swung open. D

doing in here

s. She looked at Hayley and smiled, a smug, victorious expression in h

me to get a book," she lied, ges

m. "Your presence is an eyesore. Get out." He then turned his attention back to

u will organize it. Consider it your apology

she nodded numbly. She had

g menus, and directing staff. She knew the tastes of New York' s high society intimately; it was a skill she had

' s arm, glowing in a diamond-encrusted gown. They looked like a king and queen, perfectly matched and

t, happy light that Hayley had once believed was reserved for her. She had to turn away

presents from Dean' s wealthy friends was piled on a large table. Everyo

tained a set of matching platinum watches, intricately engr

"Are they engaged?" someone whisp

lly obsolete. She stood tall, her expression unreadable, refusing to give them the satisfaction of seeing her

m soundly before putting on her watch. Then, with a pre

ked, her voice loud enough for everyone to

had wrapped a beautiful, antique art book. S

she lifted the lid, she didn't see a book. Inside, ne

box into the air. The spider flew out, landing on th

"accidentally" bumping into Hayley with full force. They were standing near the edg

and for a terrifying moment, she was back in the ocean as a child, drowning,

a split second, a flicker of hope igni

Karina, who was splashing and crying dramatically a few feet away. He gathered

towels, his voice a frantic murmur of concern. He neve

ssibly heavy. The water was cold. The sky above was dark. She gave up. S