ng with a mixture of fear and fury. She walked stra

king but clear. "I know you. Y

his eyes, but he quickly masked it with a charming s

" her father demanded. "Mr. Stone is a respected businessman

r voice rising. "He and his men

. Stop making a scene. You're embarrassing everyone." He leaned in, his voice a low hiss. "Are

e and fled the party. She ran without direction, the cold night air doing little to

cted to a powerful political figure, making him virtually unt

utterly helpless, Blake's car pulled up beside

e you were scared. You ran away to find Liam Stone, didn't you? You're trying to attract his

hat Chloe could only stare at him in stunned silence. The

ice. She filed a report, detailing her kidnapping and torture by Liam Stone and his men. She

en the door to the office burst open. Her par

, his voice firm. "Our daughter has been... unwell. Sh

report from the officer's desk. "Destro