SOLD TO THE RUTHLESS

bombshell, Isabelle was in

d was s

hrough her small apartment while she struggle

ome a wife, to no le

riches and power, she kn

rawled at t

o act exasperatingly casual

th an armful of shopping bags and chastised, "St

an incredulous look from

? You sold me off lik

her hand di

am supposed to do as a mother? You still want t

"By trading me a

Callahan is not exactly

est and most influen

anks. Isabelle felt a twist

arriage devoid of passion?" Gina gave her a

st the hardwood floors

d on the other side, her expressio

, her eyes dart

s Ma

is Isabelle, my daughter. Mr.

gave a te

stant to Mr. Callahan. I've been sent by

's heart

new res

ino," Eliza ca

move into Mr. Callahan'

s waiting to t

hit Isabelle so hard

to marry a man she hardl

nything packed," was

worry, Eliza

lection and delivery of your possessions to the

her mother as if to beg

pression stayed in

he nudged her as she p

" A strong mixture of disgust and

he only life she had ever known and placed i

rridor, her every step felt like a n

r shoulder at the life she was leaving be

ry instant that nothing

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streets, giving Isabelle a warped perspective

leather seat, she seemed to be tryi

rofessional, was sitting rigidly and

r whirling thoughts, having provide

r throat as the automobile approache

e that would house Liam Cal

appraising looks, into the lavi

ally and metaphorically, as Isabelle

opped, and the doors opened to sh

her face, Isabelle emerged t

floor-to-ceiling windows provided an amazi

the sleek, contemporary finishes and plush

new home," Eliza said in a cle

, Isabelle's thro

.. bea

ahan did not cut any corners. I'll bring you t

rte

mething bitter aft

golden bars and eve

as full of locked doors before coming

d herself in an opulent bedroom suite with a wa

shortly. Please settle in. Mr. Callahan is scheduled

thump in her chest. "Eat

styled brow. "Obviously. Afte

there, oppressi

ed as the lavish surrou

ed to detect

le. Just utilize the house

an out of the room, leaving Isabel

d's edge and swiveled her head as

a billionaire's wife and was living as a

rs, she would see her