The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 487

Inside the lounge.

Danny Fuller gazed coldly at Carney, a hard glint flickering in his eyes.

"You know how things are, Carney. The Fuller Group's business has been slipping lately. If we can't win over President Carmichael..."

He paused, his voice suddenly turning sharp and menacing. "I'll have no choice but to send someone to break your parents' legs."

Carney froze, his face draining of color.

No sooner had Danny uttered the threat than he put on his usual mask of fake benevolence, flashing a thin smile at Carney. "You've got a good-looking face, Carney. You should learn how to use it."

"You know what I mean, right?" He gave Carney's shoulder two patronizing pats.

"But President Carmichael turned me down today." Carney's hands curled into fists, his voice trembling.

Danny snorted, his tone smug and certain. "You're shy, that's all. With so many people around, anyone would feel embarrassed."

she can't resist a little temptation. He doubted her personal life was as squeaky

knew, she'd been with more men than he'd

Carney's? He didn't believe for a second

a business trip. I'll get you into her suite,

an oily, lascivious grin spread across his

in disgust, but the thought of his family's crushing debt —and his parents, held hostage by loan sharks-left him no room

He forced out, "Understood."

parents had changed. His father spent his days chasing reckless investments, while his mother gambled away everything they had. They were bottomless pits, and this time, they'd borrowed from people tied to the Fuller Group itself. If he didn't pay back

Carney hated them both-but he

her mind

up, then

unzipping her dress when she noticed a man on the bed, lounging in

pink, the blush spreading from

ears.

up and said softly,

same young man who'd toasted her at the last

you doing here?" she