The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

He couldn't pin all his hopes on Isaac.

Brittany was his only child, the apple of his eye, and he was determined to get her out of town before she started showing. She was never to set foot in Craneville again in her life! Once he had made up his mind, as soon as dawn broke, Yuri headed straight for the law office.

"Mr. Lynette, you seem quite eager to divide your estate. Is something the matter?"

The lawyer had known Yuri for over thirty years, and although he was aware that all of Yuri's assets were eventually going to Brittany, the urgency puzzled him.

"It's nothing. It was going to her eventually."

Yuri shook his head, "Just draft the contract. I need it now."

Not wanting to delay, the lawyer drafted the contract as quickly as possible and handed it to Yuri, "Mr. Lynette."

With the contract in hand, Yuri returned home, just as Brittany was coming downstairs.

"Dad."

Given their conversation the night before, Brittany was a bit sheepish, barely managing a whisper.

"Come with me."

wary, "Dad, are you still

the documents across to

at the folder,

disappointed in her that he was sending

take the documents, tears welling

softened, "I've transferred all my assets to you. You and Isaac need to

"Dad-"

this. Her dad wasn't sending her

make. Isaac doesn't stand a chance against the royal family right now." Yuri spoke gravely, "You need to leave before your

closer, "I'll handle it. I'll announce that there was an accident,

I ever see

a stepping stone for

out, the royal family wouldn't spare the

Yuri stood up, walked over, and gently took her hand, his expression resolute, "I haven't been the best father over the last thirty years. I owe you, and now, as long

way to leave

death would mean living in hiding, risking the Lynette family's safety. She wouldn't have

Yuri tried to speak.

grabbed the documents and tore them to shreds, "Dad, I'm not leaving