Second Chance At Love by Iris Mignon

Chapter 73

Sophia barely reacted in time. The newcomer slammed into her, shoving her back several steps until her spine met the stair railing with at painful jolt. Ignoring her gasp, he grabbed her arm and yanked her upright. “Sophia, listent I need your help. Ten million dollars, or I’m

toast!”

Lucas, her good–for–nothing older brother, was a casino regular. He’d burned through their father Corey’s life savings and racked up a mountain of debt. If it wasn’t for Jason constantly bailing him out, Lucas would be six feet under.

mix of surprise and pain trembling in her eyes. Ten million? That was life–changing money for most people. What right did he have to demand it? “Eric said Jason cleared your sixteen–million gambling debt five days ago. What happened to all that money?”

long time. Frustration bubbled over. “Who cares about details? I’m in trouble now, sis! Don’t you have a responsibility to

break free, putting distance between them. She was done. They were like leeches, sucking her dry and still wanting more. Always claiming to be “dying,” but somehow,

was warm, but a bone–chilling cold seeped into her. She

for twenty years! Now you’re living high and mighty, isn’t it your duty to help your own? Ten million now, or I’ll make

his handsome face, distorted with greed. Strangely, her anger dissipated, replaced by a wave of pity and disgust. “Did you know Dad’s

too busy dodging loan sharks

gaze with a bitter smile. ‘He doesn’t even know! How can he have such