Married a Secret Billionaire by Breaking Wave

Drake's heart trembled, and he swiftly concealed himself out of sight. Camping out lately hadn't even allowed him a clear glimpse of Persephone.

Meanwhile, Bianca's relentless phone calls persisted.

"Dickinson, what are you up to all day? I asked you to take a child, not divine apples. Is it really that challenging?"

'Damn it!' Drake cursed silently. 'Stealing those apples might indeed be easier!'

Despite his inner frustrations, he forced a smile. "Heh... Ms. Bianca, t-this isn't a cakewalk! I've been keeping a close watch these days. Those bodyguards are all armed. I'll get shot at if I rashly try to snatch the kid!"

"You're worthless." Bianca scoffed. "I've greased palms on my end, and you're letting me down!"

Drake suppressed his anger and remained silent.

done, forget about your

a brutal shift. His time in Centrolis had spoiled him with city extravagances, nightlife, and

in the hotel, unaware of his true situation, treated him with great respect, believing him to be some sort of VIP. It was a life beyond his wildest dreams from his days of hardship. Losing all of it because of a little girl

the phone.

out a cold

Drake assured her. "A little girl isn't

you're true to your

Drake anxious and

his limited brainpower to think things through. The child Bianca desired was from an esteemed

snatch a girl with a similar upbringing? He could ask for less money since he

thinking he was rather clever.

a pit stop at a convenience store for a few beer