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Chapter 11

Savannah’s expression changed.“You recorded me? God, Sophie, that’s low!”She lunged at her, her face twisted with rage.“Give me your phone, you shameless bitch!”As they struggled, the phone slipped free and splashed into the fountain.Sophie looked down, watching her brand-new phone sink until it disappeared from view.Savannah laughed.“Serves you right! I’m not putting up with your sneaky little games. Get lost!”Pleased with herself, she turned to leave.Sophie kicked her into the fountain.Savannah hit the water with a loud splash. Panicking, she thrashed around and swallowed several mouthfuls of water.Sophie watched her struggle, her face expressionless.“You’re right. I shouldn’t put up with people like you.”Gasps rose around them. Someone rushed to the fountain and jumped straight in.Adrian pulled Savannah out and wrapped her in a blanket a server handed him.“Savannah, are you all right? Are you hurt?”Her carefully styled curls clung to her, and her make

Chapter 12

“There’s an international summit next week. The chairman of Quinn Corporation asked me to interpret, and I need a partner to…”“No!”Sophie cut him off, her refusal almost panicked.Lucas looked at her.She avoided his eyes. “I can’t.”“Sophia, you haven’t interpreted in three years, but your work today was still flawless. Give yourself some time instead of writing yourself off…”She interrupted him again. She was exhausted, barely holding herself together.“Lucas, I know you mean well. But I also know what I can and can’t do. You don’t have to make me feel better. I know I wouldn’t have made it through today if you hadn’t worked so hard to support me.”She lowered her gaze.“I’ve left the profession. And you don’t need a partner like me. Please stop looking for me.”She turned to hurry away, but Lucas caught her wrist.The night cast his features in cool shadows, but his eyes were bright and unyielding.“Sophia, are you running from me or from interpreting?”She went stil

Chapter 13

The man in the suit and his accomplice had followed her car the night before, only to be stopped outside Pinecrest Estates.One look at the luxurious homes had been enough to send their greed spiraling.They had Adrian Pierce backing them. What was there to be afraid of?Sophie fought desperately, but the drug on the cloth was already taking effect. Her limbs weakened until she could barely lift a hand.All she could do was try to reason with them.“Let me go. Stop now, and I’ll give you money. I won’t even call the police.”But the man in the suit was no longer listening.His eyes were fixed on her body. Heat coursed through him, and his breathing quickened.How had he never noticed how beautiful she was?“Coming to a place like this dressed like that? You must be some rich guy’s mistress.”His gaze crawled over her.“Women like you don’t care who they sleep with, right? Come on, gorgeous. Pretend I’m your rich boyfriend and show me a good time. Make me happy, and I’ll pay

Chapter 14

The sharp click of heels broke through the night.Savannah hurried over, out of breath.“Adrian, what happened? Why did you leave without waiting for me?”The last word barely left her mouth before she saw the scene in front of her.She spun around, but it was too late.The man in the suit scrambled to his feet and lunged toward her, his bruised face desperate.“Her! Miss Grant hired us!”“Shut up!” Cold sweat soaked Savannah’s back. “What are you talking about? I’ve never seen you before!”She shot him a frantic warning look.But with Adrian standing there, the man no longer cared about the agreement he’d signed with her. He pointed straight at her.“You paid us to deal with those poor bastards! I kept the proof!”He reached for his phone.Savannah went white. She instinctively looked at Adrian.He was already watching her.She couldn’t read his expression, and her heart hammered.“Adrian, I was afraid the victims’ families might get upset and turn violent. I only hired

Chapter 15

Sophie remembered the cold accusation in his eyes at the dinner. She’d expected him to defend Savannah again. His apology caught her off guard, and despite herself, tears stung her eyes.“Those men are behind bars,” Adrian continued. “I swear I’ll never let anyone hurt you again.”Sophie pushed him away with a bitter smile.“What about Savannah?”“If you don’t want her around, I’ll make sure she’s out of your life for good.”He drew her back into his arms and buried his face against her neck.“The summit’s over. I booked us a flight for tomorrow. I’m taking you to an island so you can rest and recover.“I’ve been so busy with work that I haven’t spent enough time with you. This time, it’ll be just the two of us.”His arms were warm, his familiar, clean scent surrounding her. It would have been so easy to let herself sink into his embrace.But her body stayed rigid.After a long silence, she lowered her eyes.“All right.”She needed a chance to sit down with him and talk.F

Chapter 16

Adrian ended the call before Owen could finish and ordered Michael to arrange a private helicopter.The panic was palpable.In all the time Sophie had known him, she’d never seen him so rattled.He gripped her shoulders.“Go ahead to the island, Sophie. I’ll be right back.”She was too exhausted to feel anything but bitter amusement.“What happened? Is Savannah dying? Does she need you there to say goodbye?”His eyes went cold. The look he gave her was so unfamiliar it was like looking at a stranger.“How can you say that? This isn’t the time for one of your tantrums, Sophie. Can’t you see this is serious?”Her smile hardened.“Who’s throwing a tantrum? I’ll admit, I can’t compete with your precious friend. She’s willing to risk her life over a man. I’m not about to jump into the ocean just to make you stay!”Anger broke through his usual composure.The helicopter arrived just then.“Calm down and wait for me on the island. I’ll be back soon.”He boarded without looking b

Chapter 17

He was so loud.Still half-asleep, Sophie covered her ears, rolled over, and drifted off again.Throughout the night, the fever left her shivering one moment and burning up the next.Strangely, whenever she felt cold, warmth immediately wrapped around her. Whenever she grew too hot, something cool touched her skin.Over and over, all night long.In her dreams, Sophie wondered if her father had come back to look after her.The next time she woke, Adrian’s tired eyes were the first thing she saw.She stared for several seconds, then frowned.“Why are you here?”Dark circles shadowed his eyes. He gave an exasperated laugh.“You kept calling my name so sweetly last night. Now you’re awake, and you’re pretending you don’t know me?”Realization dawned. Then Sophie gave a cold smile.“So your precious friend pulled through? Did they get her to the hospital too late? Had the cut already healed?”Adrian’s expression shifted at the mention of Savannah.“Let’s not get into that righ

Chapter 18

“I’m not giving you a single cent! Let’s see how long you last!”The boy frowned, as though he’d never encountered anyone so unreasonable.After a moment’s silence, he took out a sticky note, wrote down his name and an address, and held it out to Sophie.His handwriting was bold and firm, the pen pressed hard into the paper.Adrian Pierce.“Prove her wrong,” he said. “Show her you can make it on your own.”---That memory had carried Sophie through countless dark moments.But hearing Adrian bring it up now filled her with shame and pain.She looked away, pressing her lips together.“Why are you bringing this up?”His voice was low and rough, as though he’d finally made up his mind.“Sophie, I’m asking you to forgive Savannah. For my sake.”The words hit her like a physical blow.She stared at him, her chest heaving.“Adrian, is that what you’ve been working up to all day?”He looked pained.“Sophie, she didn’t mean for any of this to happen. You can’t imagine what she

Chapter 19

Sophie’s heart lurched.Adrian’s voice remained calm. “Confirm that first.”He hung up and held out the agreement.“Sign it, and I’ll take you back.”Sophie knocked it out of his hand.“And if I don’t? If I refuse to help you cover for Savannah, will you keep me here even if my mother’s dying? Are you holding me prisoner, Adrian?”A wave washed over the pale sheets of paper and swept them out to sea.Adrian’s face was icy as he struggled to contain his anger.“Stop making everything about Savannah. I don’t have to get your signature. Your mother and cousin might be more willing to cooperate.”Sophie shook with rage, unable to speak.She knew he had other ways to protect Savannah, even if she refused to sign.But she remembered Savannah’s arrogance outside the burning restaurant. The thugs and their threats. The urgency in Adrian’s eyes whenever he rushed to Savannah’s defense.She couldn’t let it go.“People need to face the consequences of what they’ve done, Adrian. If Na

Chapter 20

Linda reached out, straining to take Sophie’s hand.“You told me you wanted a divorce. I understand, sweetheart. But the police have already taken your cousin away. Once I’m dead, who will you have left who truly cares about you? Sophie, I’m begging you.”Sophie had known this was coming.It still hurt.She stepped back, out of her mother’s reach.“You’re not necessarily going to die. Have the surgery first. We can talk about everything else afterward.”Linda’s eyes were bloodshot. A violent coughing fit shook her thin frame.“All you have to do is ask Mr. Pierce, and your cousin can come home safe! Why can’t you understand that? Do I have to get on my knees and beg?”Her breathing grew labored. Her face flushed an alarming red, as though she might stop breathing at any moment.Doctors rushed in, but she clung to the bed rail and refused to let them move her.“I’m not going! Just let me die!“Marrying your father was the biggest mistake of my life, Sophie! And you’re just as

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