The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Amber couldn't help but chuckle at his awkward attempts.

The security guard, after being hung up on, glanced between the unconscious Octavia and his phone before finally dialing 911.

If Ms. Donahue truly cared for Mr. Ulbricht, how did things end up like this?

...

All of Craneville was on edge. The Donahue family faced a crisis that nearly led them to bankruptcy.

After being discharged from the hospital, Octavia hit the ground running, trying to pull strings wherever she could, only to be met with rejection. She finally understood the pain Elijah and his sister felt three years ago. Octavia looked into Amber and Elijah's past. During Elijah's toughest times, it was Amber who stood by him, step by step, to where they are now. No wonder Elijah was so protective of her.

Upon meeting Elijah again, he handed her an acquisition agreement. Octavia scanned the document. Elijah, being a businessman, offered terms that were almost severe.

"We can't agree on this price."

Elijah didn't see it that way: "Ms. Donahue, given the precarious position of the Donahue family, if you refuse to sign, I assure you, in three days, the Donahue family will be declaring bankruptcy." He shrugged, "Considering our years of acquaintance, I've already offered the most generous terms... at least, more generous than what the Donahue family offered three years ago." Octavia's face turned pale, "Do you hate me that much? To humiliate me like this?"

twenty-four hours. If you refuse to sign, then there's nothing more to

plans to visit the hospital with

up

"Elijah."

voice cracked behind him: "Have you

was insincere, mere crocodile tears. He

felt as if all

at their first meeting. Amber accepted it with a smile. Elijah was happy to

family home, and Elijah dropped Amber off at the Granger home: "Get some rest early

kissed him on

to the Ulbricht residence, where Mabel brought up the Donahue family: "I heard you're planning to acquire the Donahue family?"

had some affection for Octavia:

assets. These accounts must be settled." Mabel sighed, ultimately choosing to remain silent: "As long as you and

room: "Don't worry, Amber

"The Donahue family refuses to sign the agreement. After twenty-four hours,