The kidnappers left with their men. Bella lay trembling on the floor beside Isaac.
At last, he understood why, 5 years ago, every bank had turned down his loan applications, only for an overseas venture investment to arrive and save his company.
He understood why, whenever a rival tried to crush him, a settlement offer would arrive the very next day.
Luna had never been an orphan. She'd hidden who she was and endured 5 years of hardship because she loved him.
"Darling, don't listen to their lies!"
When he didn't answer, Bella found the courage to crawl over and reach for his hand. He seized her by the throat.
"That ring on your finger was paid for with everything she suffered beside me. What the hell makes you think you deserve it?"
She couldn't breathe. She clawed desperately at hi
