How the Ice King Became my Doting Billionaire Husband

"What's up?" Thelma growled, her patience clearly running thin.

"I need you to get me something... a drug that messes with the mind. You're always hanging around those shady bars; you must know where to find it."

"You... you're planning to drug Mr. Hetfield?"

"That's none of your business! I know you've got connections. Getting your hands on some drugs should be easy peasy for you. I'm offering a million bucks, with one condition - keep this between us. If anyone finds out, you'll say you bought it for yourself. I won't be dragged into it."

Thelma clenched her teeth. "Make it two million!"

Adelaide frowned. "You're asking for the moon!"

It's not like Adelaide's money came from the sky. She had wheedled ten million out of Barclay before, but being accustomed to a lavish lifestyle and always opting for the finer things had quickly dwindled her funds by two million.

With only a couple million left, she wouldn't even be considering this deal if she wasn't afraid of getting caught.

Thelma's smile shook like leaves in the wind. "Ms. Gallagher, you have no idea. Last time I followed your advice and messed with Mr. Hetfield, I nearly ended up six feet under. We're small fry compared to you high and mighty folks. All we can do is scramble for whatever scraps we can get. To the Gallaghers, a million bucks is just chump change, right?"

Adelaide could see the disdain Thelma had for her.

grace and elegance on the surface, but dabbling in shady dealings behind closed doors, were no different

have

for a moment before

Gallagher, that's the spirit. When do

"The sooner, the better."

hours! I'll have it with you in

"If anyone finds out..."

it'll all be on me, Thelma, the disgraceful one, using it for personal reasons. It'll have nothing to do with a

Adelaide's eyebrow twitched.

her, saying she was

years she spent by Stuart's side, every major family had shown her respect. She had

She would have Stuart!

them all, ensuring no

Hetfield Homestead.

Morwenna were huddled in the kitchen, working on something secretive and not letting Stuart anywhere

two people in the world Stuart could barely