He didn't believe it for a second.

She'd reacted to him before-more than once.

What exactly was she after?

She'd already taken his body. Did she want his heart now, too?

Timothy's usual elegance had darkened, a shadow of gloom settling over him.

Seeing him unmoved, Jessica strode forward, intent on snatching the case from his hands.

Suddenly, Timothy's grip tightened. His voice was low and steady. "Jessica."

Jessica flicked her eyes up, meeting the cold, brooding look in his.

Both their hands were locked around the handle, neither willing to let go.

She was the first to relent. Her slender fingers released the case, anger flashing

in her dark eyes. "Timothy, did you plan to break your promise from day one?"

He'd never intended to go back on his word.

But fine. He wasn't about to squabble with her. It's not as if he cared about her money.

together, then handed the cash box

had gone to such lengths, playing her little games-he was curious to see just how far she'd

a month, after

He could play along.

took the box and headed straight for the

Timothy to unfreeze her bank account. Even if he did, she wouldn't trust putting her

orphan, and he was a man with power to crush anyone beneath his will. Who knew if, on a whim, he'd

her own way

she found Sallie standing on the step, supporting Phelps,

his face

sharp and

heard his grandfather's voice and walked

a cold glance

of attitude was

one had ever dared look

in Phelps. When fury

cane, aiming right at

widened in shock. She raised the cash box, bracing for

instant, she heard the dull thud of

herself wrapped tightly

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