BILLIONAIRE'S TRAP

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me. Richard, with his charm, had managed to gather a strong network of partners and investors. He had a way with people that Gregory always found infuriati

a mere man like Richard, inching closer to his business. It wasn't just about money-it was about power, dominance, being the

loan, he dived in and offered to be the one to hand him the exact amount he needed. The banks weren't forthcomi

y's exact words to Richard over the phone. "

ew Gregory was as dangerous as a snake, yet thi

. It came at a co

ial institutions, but Richard believed that with the ef

n of pushing his business forward with much effort in order to meet up with the lo

had seen the signs before anyone else-Richard's company had started to falter. Bad investments, risky deals

d waited hiding his time, watching as Richard took loans from banks and loan companies and unable to pa

ble to pay Gregory the money he owed him and Gregory would have to take his business. His compan

ard had pleaded, sweat beading on his forehead.

rs tapping against the polished wood of Richard's desk. "Time

ood silently by the window, his expression unre

Richard had said, his v

i, Richard's wife. Young, beautiful, the perfect pawn.

rry you," Richard had said, the words tumbling out in a rush. His wif

ntervene but it wasn't his place to say anything.

s narrowing. "You would trade your

but he nodded. "You. She'l

pe for manipulation. Even though she was married to Richard, Even though she's given birth to two,

nd to Richard. "Deal. But if you fail, Richa

awyer. He had always known he would get what he wanted. Bambi would not wan

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course. He hadn't even come close to paying off the debt. Now, Bambi was the prize, and Gregory could

coat as he made his way to the door. Tonight, everything would fall into place. Bambi had no idea what was coming.

t, his eyes glinting with anticipation. Tonight's Ba

he registry, a dark satisfaction settled over him. Bambi would be his wi

of his empire was

no idea what he had plann