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.

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

for a long time. Frustration bubbled over. “Who cares

like leeches, sucking her dry and still wanting more. Always claiming to be “dying,” but somehow, she was the one hanging on

scene. The house was warm, but a bone–chilling cold seeped into her. She felt hollowed out, incapable

desperate hunger. “The Taylors raised you for twenty years! Now you’re living high

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

too busy

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

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