Chapter 130

The bald man's face drained of color the moment he heard the number: five million dollars.

He didn't know why, but somehow, he just knew this man would make good on his

word.

God, five million! He'd never earn that much-not even if he drove trucks for the rest of his life.

Just then, several police cruisers came roaring up with sirens blaring, pulling to a stop along the curb.

Doors swung open in quick succession, and over a dozen officers in crisp uniforms stepped out briskly.

Leading the group was Director Lawson, the chief of the Capitolion Police Department.

For this many officers to show up, anyone would think a major incident had just occurred.

Director Lawson barely waited for the car to stop before hurrying over. The minute he caught sight of Victor, he bowed slightly in deference.

I apologize for being late. As soon as we got your call, we rushed

prayed Victor wouldn't

unreadable.

an arm beneath Isadora's knees, and scooped her up in full view of

by the man's strong presence; his scent and warmth

spinning and she felt too weak to protest, so she could only lean against him,

respond to a traffic accident. No one had expected such a minor incident-no casualties, barely

man

he cared deeply for the

seasoned as he

course. I'll handle

started the car, he rolled the window down, resting his arm casually on

gas, and the car shot off with a roar, leaving

*

Isadora straight to the Fitzgerald family's private

whisked away to a

for a CT

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