At nineteen, Emily Lawson became collateral for her father's debt.

The agreement was simple: marry billionaire Tony Torredo, remain his wife for five years while her father repaid every cent he owed, and walk away free when the debt was cleared.

Emily survived five years in a cold, loveless marriage by clinging to that promise.

Until the day her freedom finally arrived...

...and Tony refused to let her go.

Just when hope seems lost, Alex Torredo—Tony's dangerously charming nephew—returns. Unlike everyone else, Alex sees the fear hidden behind Emily's perfect smile, and he isn't willing to stand by while his uncle destroys her.

As stolen glances become dangerous feelings, Emily finds herself caught between the man who claims to own her and the only man willing to fight for her freedom.

But walking away from Tony Torredo was never going to be easy.

Because powerful men don't surrender what they believe belongs to them.

And in the Torredo family...

betrayal has a price.

With a fast, desperate reflex, Tony's thumb slammed the send button on the analog satellite phone. The exact millisecond the confirmation light blinked, his hand slid the device deep into the inner pocket of his coat. He slowly raised his hands, palms outward, turning to face his brother with a tight, defensive glare.


Chapter 79 - The Broken Partnership