Before the panic could fully consume her, two massive, warm arms wrapped securely around her waist from behind.
Thomas pulled her back against his broad, solid chest, his signature scent of dark sandalwood and cool ocean air instantly wrapping around her frantic senses. He felt her body trembling violently under his touch.
" Jen? What's wrong?" Thomas asked softly, his gravelly voice dropping its playfully edge, instantly shifting into sharp executive alertness.
Without speaking, Jen handed him the glowing phone screen, her lower lip trembling uncontrollably.
Thomas took the phone. His dark eyes scanned the legal document in seconds. As he read the words Undisclosed personal assets and dependents, the warm, gentle father from two hours ago vanished entirely.
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