LOGIN“Leone. Take a seat,” he says, pointing his golf club toward a small, white wicker table and a set of chairs positioned under a shaded canopy. A heavy crystal decanter filled with dark amber liquid and two lowball glasses sit waiting on top.We walk over and take our seats across from one another. T
Cade’s POVI’m struggling to keep my breathing steady as my blood practically boils in my veins.Julian Frost laughs right in my face at my blatant hostility toward him, his finger still poking into my chest. He clearly has absolutely no idea who I am. He doesn't realize that I am a Leone, or that I
“You’re… James Frost?” I ask, my brow furrowing in deep confusion.He erupts into a rich, booming laugh, throwing his head back. “Absolutely not,” he explains, his eyes crinkling with amusement. “That would be my father. I’m Julian.”My heart completely deflates, plunging straight into my stomach. I
Harper’s POVAfter sending the office address to the mysterious Mr. Frost, a sudden wave of panic washes over me. I rush out of my cubicle, desperately needing to prepare the main conference room for a high-profile billionaire.I’d normally go ask Evan for advice on how to impress a client of this m
He doesn’t notice me approach and physically jolts when I speak.“Evan, I’m so glad to see you,” I tell him, offering a fragile, awkward smile.His jaw drops, his eyes darting to my desk and then back to my face. “Was it the heavy painkillers making me hallucinate, or did you actually come to my hou
Harper’s POVAfter a blissfully quiet, restorative weekend locked away in the safety of the estate, Monday morning inevitably rolls around.I stand in front of the massive gilded mirror in my new bedroom, treating my work attire like a suit of armor. I pull on a brown pencil skirt, securing a thin l
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







