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.

in her eyes. Ten million? That was life–changing money for most people. What right did he have to

a long time. Frustration bubbled over. “Who cares about details? I’m in

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, she was the one hanging on by a thread. “I shouldn’t be your ATM anymore. You need to find another way out.”

gazing out the window at the snowy scene. The house was warm, but a bone–chilling cold seeped into her. She

hunger. “The Taylors raised you 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

anger dissipated, replaced by a wave

He had been too busy dodging loan sharks to worry about the old

bitter smile. ‘He doesn’t even know! How can

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