A maid’s daughter secretly reached a lonely billionaire’s son using a forgotten language—unaware her kindness had already caught the attention of the one man who could change both their lives forever

maintained his empty rooms held a weapon capable of destroying his entire legacy in a single breath.

At the same time, deep in the flooded basement of a coastal warehouse, Lucy struggled desperately against the plastic ties binding her wrists. The sound of the rising tide brushing against the concrete floor made it clear their time was slipping away.continue reading …