Chapter 12
Charity Wyatt has received a beautiful dress and some lingerie from Rocco Amari, the CEO of one of Manhattan’s most prominent companies. The letter says that she must wear these clothes as part of a deal. Realizing this must be revenge for the money her father stole from him, Charity ultimately decides to undress for him just as he demands. Although she initially feels exposed and vulnerable in his presence, Rocco steals her heart and Charity gives him her virginity. But then, after throwing cruel words her way, he leaves her, unaware that she’s pregnant with his child.
Chapter 12
Maddy is an event planner working for the famous jewelry designer Aleksei Petrov. As soon as he asks her to help him organize a tour of Europe, she realizes she has a problem. He’s so attractive she can barely control herself around him. Before long Maddy can’t resist his charms, and her relationship with Aleksei crosses the line between professional and personal. But she knows it can’t last. To Aleksei, Maddy’s no more than the object of his desire, and until she can get over her painful past, Maddy knows no relationship of hers can truly have a future.