Chapter 25  The study would be the only private space Valerie claimed in the villa.  The study’s security had to be airtight to protect the precious data from thousands…

  Chapter 24  After finishing a tour of the house, Keane said, “The private study you asked for is ready, Ms. Collins. It’s on the second floor, third door on…

  Chapter 23  Keane reached for Valerie’s suitcase. “I’ll take you to Mr. White’s villa right away.”  Valerie stopped him. “It’s just a few changes of clothes. It’s not heavy….

Chapter 22  Gustavo stroked his moustache. “That is the power of a binding vow. Break it by force, and you’ll face endless trouble. After your fates are bound together, your…

Chapter 21  Gustavo turned to Valerie. “Are you the little girl he raised like his own?”  Lucius didn’t get what he meant, but Valerie did. “Does this have something to…

Chapter 20  “Aren’t you worried that people will find out about our relationship?” Valerie asked  uncertainly.  Lucius responded firmly, “This person can be trusted.”  “If you’re fine with it, so…

  Chapter 19  Before Lucius could respond, Valerie added, “We have to get married first before we divorce. We need to follow the procedure, after all.”  “What if we run…

  Chapter 18  Another young lady seemed intrigued as well. “After your parents divorced, did you cut ties with the Woodward family completely?”  Aurelia cleared her throat. “Everyone at school…

  Chapter 17  Valerie met everyone’s curious stares with an easy smile. “And here I thought everyone at Arcton University was supposed to be brilliant. Guess I was wrong.”  Yvette…

Chapter 16  The long-haired beauty was Aurelia White, the campus queen of Arcton University and Owen’s rumored girlfriend, though he had never confirmed it.  Owen’s blunt denial stung, but Aurelia…