Amara’s heart pounded against her ribs. Her eyes searched every corner of the vast bedroom, but there was nowhere to hide. The heavy double doors were closed, and the giant of a man stood right in front of them, blocking her only exit. What a fool I’ve been, she thought, her breath short and shallow. She had actually trusted this stranger, believing he could heal her. Now, trapped in his house, terror took complete control. He was going to hurt her—or worse, kill her and throw her body away. When Leon took a step closer, grabbed her wrist, and dragged her toward the bed, she broke down. Tears pooled behind her silver mask and streamed down her face. "Please... don't hurt me!" she begged, pulling against his grip with all her weight. "You said you were going to help me!" "That is what I am trying to do, Amara," Leon said, his voice flat and steady. "Why won't you just stand still?" To Amara, being forced onto a bed had nothing to do with medicine. She kicked and thrashed, fig

Leon and Amara walked out of Henry's study together, leaving the rest of the family behind. The moment they stepped outside the mansion, Amara turned to face him, unable to contain her anxiety. "Leon, what were you thinking?" she asked. "A hundred million dollars in twenty-four hours? Do you even understand what you just promised my grandfather?" Leon glanced at her, completely unfazed. "What's wrong? Don't you believe I can do it?" "That's not the point!" Amara exclaimed. "My grandfather deliberately made things difficult for you. He knows how hard it is to secure that kind of investment, even for established businessmen. He was only looking for an excuse to make you leave me." Leon took her hand and gave it a gentle squeeze. "Don't worry. I'll handle it. Once I secure the investment deal with Central Financial Bank tomorrow, your grandfather will have no choice but to acknowledge our marriage." Amara shook her head in disbelief. "That's Central Financial Bank! Thei

The following morning, Leon was still in bed when his phone began to ring. Amara's name flashed across the screen. He answered at once. "Good morning, sweetheart!" Amara greeted him excitedly. "I finally spoke to my old classmate. She's agreed to help us, and she's even arranged a meeting with Marcus Vancs, the chairman of CentralFinancialBank." Leon remained silent as she continued. "Where are you right now? We should head to their office as soon as possible. Once we secure this contract, Grandpa will have no reason to look down on you again!" Amara sounded so pleased with herself that Leon couldn't help smiling. "Stay where you are. I'll come and pick you up." He ended the call, got out of bed, and quickly got ready for the day. By the time he stepped outside, Knox was already standing beside the waiting vehicle. "Where to, sir?" Knox asked, opening the car door for him. "Amara's house." Knox nodded. "Understood, sir." The drive didn't take long. They arrived