Chapter 20

• “Howard, stop!” Charlotte gasped, panic rising in her voice. She felt the pressure of his grip, a mix of fear and confusion flooding her senses. “What are you doing?”
• He leaned in closer, his breath hot against her face. “You think you can just play with people’s lives? You think you can manipulate my grandfather and walk away unscathed?” His voice was low and dangerous, filled with a fury that sent shivers down her spine.
• His voice rising with each word. “Until yesterday, you had so many problems with me. You didn’t even want to see my face. And now, as soon as my grandfather offered your parents a deal, you jumped at it. I was right about you all along—you’re just a greedy girl who values nothing but money. You’ve trapped my grandfather, and no matter what you do, you’ll always be a gold digger to me.”