Whitney knew exactly how devious this man could be-every word from him was just another trap laid out for her.

There's no way she was going to let him guilt-trip her.

"Natalie doesn't expect anything from me. Don't try to use her to shackle me-it's not going to work."

Ludwik arched an eyebrow, catching her drift.

Of course, his mother felt guilty about a lot when it came to Whitney-too guilty to even bring it up, and he knew it was all because of him.

His gaze was sharp, intense, pinning her down. Even if she were just a tiny goldfish, she wouldn't be able to slip out of his grasp.

But Ludwik wasn't worried. He knew the little fish was only putting up a last fight. Eventually, she'd be trapped in his palm, no way out.

He flexed his long, slender fingers, stealing a quick glance at the car behind them, then smoothly changed the subject: "Shane and Sandy are sharing a ride?"

Whitney shot him a look that said, 'What do you think?'

"He picked up all his sneaky tricks from you, didn't he?"

anything. And I don't

the shameless games he used to

over...

Mansion." Ludwik gazed out the window, voice

even.

guards stood at attention, and the

guess her dad was inside, handling the mess after Emma's

get out?" Ludwik's sharp eyes flicked to her, his voice a

to stir up more drama. My dad's busy cleaning up at home, maybe grandma will finally learn

Once you're living up on the hill, your grandma can try all she wants -she won't

icy, promising trouble for

wanted against

I was moving up the hill. The only reason agreed to let you take Little Belle is. because you set

don't have to take her. You can, if you

fun. Underneath all that gentlemanly talk

who always made sure

sharp

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