THE BILLIONAIRE’S CONTRACT
PT 2
Elowen arrived at the private airfield early the next morning. A black car had picked her up from her apartment. She wore an elegant navy dress that hugged her figure. A thin silver collar sat around her neck, hidden under a soft scarf. The metal felt cool and light against her skin. She touched it once before stepping onto the tarmac.
Thaddeus waited by the jet. He noticed everything. His eyes scanned her from head to toe. “The dress suits you,” he said. “And the collar stays on.”
She nodded and followed him up the stairs into the plane. The interior smelled of leather and fresh coffee. Wide seats lined one side. A small kitchen area sat at the front. The pilot greeted them briefly and closed the door. Engines hummed to life.
They settled into seats ac
