a

. I barely acknowledged him, feeling nothing but boredom and annoyance. Men

. I didn't need to say anything to

grunts grow louder as I wa

to the back seat, closing my eyes for a moment. As much as I'

itten off more than he could chew. He owed me a lot of money, so much money that I knew fo

ands on their handkerchiefs. They didn't need to report bac

rity stationed at the gates, but there was no one around. Which ac

mall and fragile slammed into me. I looked down to see a girl on the fl

bruises were on her face. The thin white dress she wore d

hback of a similar event and I frow

to see him at the top of the stairs, looking pal

ident while he was very obviously filled with fear. He came d

," Bryce muttered, then he h

r those bruises? It didn't seem like anyone e

ment he approached me, but seeing as he treats his sis

nd myself it was n

and she got up and left immediately. Bryce gave me an obvi

e my money, I could have to asked my bodyguards to give h

he dropped before she could place it on the low table, shatterin

what I was doing, I told Bryce I would take her and forgive his debts. Debts o

e was stronger than she appeared. If she could deal with that parasite for however lon

to the car. The next minute, his sister was escorted

ar. I could feel her raw fear from where I sat, as if she'd break it I so much as

e shuddered at the sound of my voi

Ava Je

me in instantly - just how I liked it - and I replaced the phone in my ja

se." I told him and h

oal was a wife. Now, Ava Jenkins was meek and controllable, I could easi

could, whether it was futile or not, but she remained silent, even as we

en she picked up the pen and signed the do

I signed the documents. He glanced from her to me. I k

to do it - I reached over to grab Ava's waist, pulled her closer, buried

she didn't dare to move or push me away. I liked the w

s over, she was married to me. No

ight next to mine. Her eyes were taking in the decor while

." I t

r eyes darted at me, widening. Th

peated, reinf

gates could hear it. But she slowly reache

istance between us in one quick

nted to hurt you, I woul

creased her fear an

ot in the mood t

turned away from her, grabbing m

well just c