로그인“You look amazing as usual, Harper,” he says, smiling warmly.“Thanks. So do you,” I answer politely, pulling my folder into my lap.His eyes gleam with triumph. “Oh, so you do, in fact, find me attractive?” he asks, leaning forward on his elbows. “I was beginning to think maybe I wasn’t your type.”
I hang up the phone, my pulse racing with excitement. Verde is one of the most exclusive, expensive restaurants in the city. Once he signs that contract over lunch, I’m practically guaranteed a life-changing payday.Then, I remember the suffocating new protocol. In order to comply with our CEO’s str
Harper’s POVThe next morning, I wake up feeling completely like my normal self again. The horrible wave of morning sickness has passed, and I get dressed for work as usual.I manage to keep down a healthy breakfast of oatmeal and fruit before riding into the city with Cade and Max. The atmosphere i
Cade reaches up and flushes the toilet. He shifts his weight, sitting fully on the floor right beside me. He reaches out, gently placing a hand on my cheek, and tilts my head over so it rests comfortably on his broad shoulder. I don’t have an ounce of energy to fight him, and honestly, his solid war
I’m sitting on the lap of a ruthless mafia boss. If I throw up on him, he may actually kill me. I can feel the burning, acidic bile rising rapidly in my throat. Frantic, I slap a hand over my mouth and wildly scan the table. I reach blindly across the table, my fingers wrapping around the handle of
Harper’s POVThe next morning, I wake up feeling utterly exhausted. My limbs feel like they are made of lead, and a dull ache throbs behind my eyes. The emotional rollercoaster of the past few days is taking its physical toll.I drag myself out of bed and head down to the kitchen in an oversized, wo
It wasn’t glamorous or easy work, in fact my job was mainly running errands or dirty work.My job as an assistant was to have countless things thrown at me and make sure they were completed. The pay was pretty comfortable even if the work was hard and I was hoping to work towards a sales position.I
Cade cleared his throat and snapped his gaze away, immediately removing his hand from my thigh while putting some distance between us.Truthfully, I wished in the moment for him to put his hands on me again—that was the first time anyone had their hands on me since I ended things with Cade, and that
Cade sent the tattooed man a glare and pulled out a checkbook from his pocket. He quickly scribbled out something onto it then held it out to the man emotionlessly.“There, that should cover the debt.” Cade said then motioned with his head towards. “It should also cover the price of the life I just
Harper’s POV“Let me remind you, Harper,” Cade growled, “I’m not that simple, kind country boy I once was. I’m a mafia don and there’s a correct way to speak to me.”He released my hands and slowly brought his arms down beside my head, not moving anything else.“Your attitude…your manner…” He contin







