Falling Into His Power

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et and resolve. I regret abandoning the position for which I had put so m

r what I knew about Richard Elmont, my father. Some of the pieces I came across portrayed him as a vicious businessman wh

e name that kept comi

rporate world," I balled my fists. My father was the only one who truly knew th

was investigating the sam

in his office while hol

d me about Daniel Kessler." I want to know about every transaction he has d

n's response wa

tated, "No, this isn't abou

niel to my father's business were found within. Peter's conviction that Da

her part of Daniel's devious scheme if he had

nocked on lat

and I wasn't keen to meet someone I hadn

out from the other e

hesitation, I crac

or?" Keeping the chain

he said plai

allow him entry. He appeared as polished as usua

you traveled this far?" I

he scanned my tiny apartment, focusin

and remarked, "Y

usiness." "You made it apparent

you're upset, and you have every right to be, Evelyn. However, I have been i

ed by what he

inked Daniel to dubious transactions and corporate sabotage we

g this to me?" My voic

ou deserve the truth." "And bec

d been aloof and icy for so long, Peter Austin, was suddenly

ot sure if I c

ou responsible. However, I wish to

g day that I could not wait any

lass of wine at an outdoor t

"Evelyn," with ease. "Wh

the act, Daniel." "I am aware that you

ebrow. "Has Peter been telling you that? My d

"I've seen the records. I am a

sat back in his chair. What if I did, to

my fists. "I will ensure that e

This isn't a fairy tale in which everything is miraculously reso

me shudder, I didn't back d

shifting to one of fear. "Because, just as

d home. Daniel's words kept repeating in m

rrupted me as I sat on my cou

r once more

I let him

ow you were doing." "And to

eyebrow. "

th you. I've made things harder than they had to be, pushed you away, and cast do

afraid of?" I

use of my prior burns, I've become cautious. But it's

he said. I was momenta

could reply, and Lila entered wi

fake kindness as she said, "

re, Lilia?" Pet

ed this would be of interest to you. It is proof that

" With my heart

y lose everything because of this little gadget, Evelyn.

ng for?" Peter's ja

, not much. Just a small favor

to face Peter. Lila's plans couldn't possi