Auctioned Daughter, Shattered Wife

roaring fire of rage that burned away the shock

done this

he left the hospital and took a taxi to Everett' s penthouse, the one

ounging on a white leather sofa, a glass of champagne in

agged in," Kaylynn sa

anded the glass from Kaylynn' s hand, sending champagn

said, her voice dangerously q

emerged from the bedroom, pulling on

face, and Charlotte' s cold fury. He moved to

you lost your m

ne," Charlotte said, her eyes locked on his. "She was reckless. She wa

shrieked. "She's tryin

reports," Charlotte challenged. "Let's loo

mask. "I don't need to check

e a door slamming shut on the las

Everett's shoulder, twisted i

behind him, her face a mask of sorrow. "Charlotte, I know you're

ked at her. "See, Charlotte? She feels t

harlotte laughed,

lynn, the other woman' s face changed. Th

smile playing on her lips. "And you can'

unged forward, her hand connecting with K

He grabbed Charlotte, his fingers digging into he

ved he

of the open patio doors.

ires. The blare of a horn. A crushing impact. Pa

eet below the penthouse balcony. It was rain

s edge. He looked down, his eyes wide. But he wasn't looking

ompeting conglomerate. His car had swe

le with shock. He knelt beside her, sh

balcony, watching. Then he turned, scooped a whimperi

her ther

Hector gently cradled her head, his

ed. "I've got you. You

ss was his face, etched with a concern so genuine