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?"

him anything. And I don't have

as if she'd forgotten all the shameless games he used to play to

over...

Sheldon Mansion." Ludwik gazed out the

even.

guards stood at attention, and the courtyard was quiet. Through the window,

was inside, handling the mess

get out?" Ludwik's sharp eyes flicked

need to stir up more drama. My dad's busy cleaning up at home,

up on the hill, your grandma can try all she wants -she won't get

tone was icy, promising trouble for anyone

plot all she wanted against the

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

take her. You can, if you have the right

was never fun. Underneath all that gentlemanly talk

who always made

words, sharp knife,"

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