When the Billionaire Loved Her Back
“You owe me this engagement. Without my family’s backing, you’re nothing.”
The words sliced deep.
Elena swallowed hard. Her father had died two years ago, leaving behind debts disguised as assets. She had fought to keep their family company alive, and Victor—charming, powerful Victor—had been her savior.
Or so she thought.
“I would rather be nothing,” she said quietly, “than belong to you.”
She walked away before he could respond.
Outside, the rain greeted her like an old friend. Cold. Honest.
She didn’t know how long she walked. Her heels hurt, her mascara ran, and her phone buzzed endlessly in her purse—calls she refused to answer. The city blurred around her until she finally stopped bene