Irresistible Temptation
“Trust can be built, Bianca. And as for loyalty... that’s earned. Let me prove to you that I’m not the villain you think I am.”
She scoffed, rising from the cot to put some space between them. “You’re not the villain? You’re holding me against my will, threatening people, and manipulating everyone around you. What part of that isn’t villainous?”
Nelson moved closer, his presence looming but still oddly magnetic. “Sometimes you have to play the villain to win the game. And when I win, Bianca, you’ll want to be on the side that reaps the rewards. Think about Cherish, about Victoria. You can help me shape the future—or be crushed under it.”