Chapter 5  In the dead of night, I slept heavily yet restlessly, burning up as I kicked off the covers. My hand brushed against a sudden coolness, and I instinctively…

Chapter 4  Victor Ramirez appeared before me in a rush, his eyes filled with heartache as he looked at me.  He carefully wiped me down with his ten-thousand-dollar suit, showing…

  Chapter 3  The obese woman shoved forward, face twisted in rage, “Talk now, or we’re calling the cops!”  I met her gaze with a cold laugh, “Cops?”  “Fine, call…

  Chapter 2  Chapter 2  288 Vouchers  Swallowing the bitterness in my throat, I wiped my father clean.  He’d rushed from our hometown to visit Victor and me, still clutching…

Chapter 1  When my father got hit by a car, my husband climbed out of the passenger seat with his clothes disheveled.  I stayed at the hospital caring for Dad…

Chapter 9 The Freedom He Gave Me  Photographers at the scene snapped pictures urgently, while guests chattered excitedly, creating a chaotic atmosphere.  “I’ve got the first exclusive!”  One reporter dashed…

Chapter 8 His Beloved Went Crazy  Initially, she fixed me with an intense glare, then stomped over to Eric and demanded.  “Did my parents tell me right that you want…

Chapter 7 Pouring Out Sincerity  As we ate, Eric returned, visibly fatigued and rubbing his brows.  “Amanda, I’m sorry. I still haven’t managed to persuade my parents.  “But marrying Karen…

Chapter 6 Escaping Control  “Don’t let her leave the residence without my permission,” Eric commanded the staff at the Daglesh’s residence.  “Unlawful imprisonment! Eric, you might seem respectable, but who…

Chapter 5 When Rivals Meet, Tension Flares  A wolf ahead, a tiger closing in from behind.  Clenching my jaw, I attempted to move sideways.  But Eric caught hold of my…