Chapter 333

• Joaquin Latham’s eyes were sharp as a hawk’s. “You’re threatening me?” The chill in his face made knees go weak.
• Melanie Summer forced herself to stay calm. “Joaquin, this isn’t a threat. You’ve been in business for years—you know better than to make a losing deal. I just want a better life for myself.”
• “You want a good life, I can give you that. But why do you want me to get engaged to you? You know…” Joaquin suddenly cut himself off, his face twisting, ugly with strain.