Ella and the billionaire playboy

ations require a certai

think I deserve to know what I'm getting m

rked in his eyes. "You'll know what I choose to reveal, whe

nch, but I don't think this relationship is what I need right

sure you get there safe." His grip tightened meaningfully. Emily wre

been harassing me, and does it have anything to do with you?" She held his

ve earned honesty. Meet me tonight, alone, and I'll star

The tangled web was finally starting to unravel,

house that broke the silent house. "Emily! Get in here, girl, and help your c

ssary, making the younger boy scramble to catch them. "Careful!" Mark c

er with a broom

shoving her aside. She staggered and gripped the coun

to enjoy my tea in peace." Her gaze fell on the mess of broken porc

ace. He cried out and crumpled to his knees among the shards,

he words tumbled out. "It was an accid

She froze, realizing too late her mistake. Mrs. Wilson's eye

g. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean..." Her words tra

ew her knees up and took a shaky breath, wishing more than ever to be free of this oppressive place. But for now,

you twice”. Ella straightened her self she knew she would be punished for her

nable to trace their source, she suspected foul play and grew increasingly unsettled. She tho

leyway towards her vehicle, keys clasped firmly in hand. Suddenly, t

cingly. "All alone and nowhere to run. Hand o

k. "Please, just let me pass

hing grip. "Trouble found you, girl

appeared behind the assailants. Two sharp blows incapac

led face framed by dark hair. "Jason? What are

ute nod, he continued, "This isn't over, Ella. Someone is targeting you, and I intend to find

aiting vehicle. But wary questions multiplied as she gazed out at the night, mi

her hands still trembled on the steering wheel

n for whom they hurt. Try not think

asy for you to say. But this, and th

be right. Let me make some inqui

again. "These galas of yours...people seem afraid to speak fre

nts require discretion." His tone dropped an octave, taking on an

in over her head, becoming entangled in sinister unde