grew up in. The aroma of freshly baked bread or pancakes wafted through the air, enti

le of handling the family business. His father, a ruthless and feared loan shark, had been

of them kicked the door open, and the old hinges broke from the impact. A scrambli

orld. He owned J&A wineries and numerous casinos across the globe. Kaius, as his onl

urprised that the man didn't recognize him. Santiago, his secretary, walked ov

aius. A woman, likely the man's wif

"Look at me," Kaius commanded. Jacob slowly raised his head, reveali

surprise as he realized who Kaius was. Kaius had met Jacob at the casino with his fath

for money. Everyone at the casino had been amused by Jacob's beh

sober this time. You haven't been to the casino recently. Are you running aw

wanted to." His boys joined in the laught

e's savings, meant for her business. Kaius's father had offered to loan him money, giving him ten months to pay back w

her was crippled but could improve with time and therapy. As soon as his father coul

to take over, but his mother was against it. She knew the dirty side of the business and di

ying to impress his father, and he knew he'd have to do it agai

borrowed money from his father. Jacob Frazier was one of them, but he was dirt poor and couldn't p

wed him to stop her, and he pinned her against the wall. Suddenly, he found himself st

n and left for dead by a rival company. She had nursed him back to health, treating

retended not to recognize her, staying distant and cold. Despite

ld on to this precious thing until you pay back what you owe." Kaius pulled her along

nd threw her over his shoulder. "Hold still!" he commanded, hitting his

My place," Kaius replied. As they drove away, Kaius couldn't help but wonder if he really meant to le

and now that he had found her, he wasn't sure what to do. He knew he couldn't let his feelings