BILLIONAIRE'S COLD HEART.

air, her eyes fixed on her father. His face, once proud and commanding, was now haggard and lined

spered, his voice hoarse. "But the invest

father's will. She had never imagined a day when his name would mean nothin

n't pay them?" she ask

unted eyes met

etween them lik

way," she insisted. "An

f, his expression darkening. "But on his t

desperation clawing at her

ed before answerin

of Patrick-the ruthless billionaire who built his empire on crushed dreams an

s he want?" s

ed away. "He...

caught in her

ce cracked. "If I agree, he'll save

ger, and confusion. She had heard stories of women sold into lov

said firmly. "We'l

yes filled with sorrow. "If I refuse, I

speration. The walls of their mansion seemed to close in ar