Hiding His Fortune, Finding Her Heart

Samantha's POVI spun around. I blinked and attempted to clear my vision, but my world teetered. Sterilized odors filled my nostrils, and the metallic taste flooded my mouth.My legs went weak beneath me when I tried to stand, but the nurse swooped in and steadied my arm."Hey, are you okay?" she said, worry creeping over her face.I forced a weak smile. "Yeah."The nurse raised an eyebrow, staring at me. Then her eyes widened as if something had clicked."Wait a second… I know you. This is the fourth time you've come in here this month."I turned away, flushing. "I have to pay for my fiancé, Tad, to attend law school. I don't make enough on my other three jobs, so…"The nurse shook her head and sighed. "This is the last time, Samantha. You're gonna kill yourself."She handed me the money, and I quickly opened the small plastic container in my bag, filling it up with the cash. Looking at the slowly rising pile of bills provided me with a spark of hope. Tad was counting on me."Gosh, y

Samantha's POV Cal was still holding onto my phone, listening in on Shirley's rant."Where in the world are you? The house is a mess, and there's a smell in the bathroom. Clean it up, get back home! Or by God, I'll throw you out-"She didn't get a chance to continue before I snatched the phone from Cal's hand."I'm sorry," I said quickly, stepping back. "I have to leave."Cal simply looked at me, his expression unreadable. He'd said nothing since Shirley started shouting, but I knew he was thinking.I didn't wait for him to say anything. I turned and ran.I knew what would happen if I didn't arrive home on time. Shirley threatened to kick me out too often in the past, and now I had no money left.I had to go.Cal's POVThe moment Samantha left, a small smile played on my lips. She had no idea who I really was.She thought I was just a construction worker.Good.I pulled out my phone and called my PA, Brad."Get me everything you can on Samantha Rae. Start with her address. I think sh