Game over.
Mystiqueafter bankruptcy the billionaire asked me to marry himdivorced my mafia husband married my brother-in-lawdivorced my scumbag ex, married a hot ceodumped the scumbag, now i'm married to a billionaire
Maddie asks carefully, her voice trembling
“Somewhere safe,” I answer. This time, I don’t joke. The car hums through the gate. Carmen stops fidgeting. Connor presses his face to the window, wide-eyed, scowl softening despite himself. Even Maddie glances at me, searching my face for cracks. I let her see the truth. I’ll protect them. I’ll protect her. Even if she never forgives me. For a moment, the air softens. Quiet. Almost peaceful. Of course, it doesn’t last. Connor crosses his arms again.
“Fine. But if you really want to protect us, you have to beat me first,” Connor says.