Arianna’s family was falling apart and facing a tragic demise, however, her heart sank when she clearly saw Travis Cooper’s name on the acquisition papers. She had no choice but to negotiate with him.
Arianna lowered her head and relaxed her shoulders to ease the tension. She should show him gratefulness to make him happier, she thought, but she just couldn’t do it.
“How would you be willing to leave my grandfather alone?”
He casually poured her a cup of tea and placed it in front of her before replying, “I think the correct person to ask is the judge, no? The offenders are usually punished. This is a matter of justice, isn’t it?”
Arianna was beginning to grow tired of his mood swings.
“He is old, and his body is failing him. He would not last long in prison.” Arianna continued to try to sway him.
“What can I do? I always admire devoted children.” His voice carried some ridicule, “But I’m not a charity. I only do transactions with interests. What would you do in exchange for the freedom of your grandfather?”
Travis intertwined the fingers of his one hand with the other and rested his hands on his stomach as he leaned back in his chair once more. His expression was a bit lazy, “Since you entered this door, I’ve been waiting for the drama of you selling your body and soul to me in order to save your family member.”
When Arianna didn’t reply, Travis explicitly said, “Maybe I’m just bored. I’d like to try something fun.”
Arianna’s stomach felt like it flipped. She looked at the handsome face that was now showing evil.

Hate To Love You My Billionaire Lover

The rest of the summer continued to be unusually rainy. There were only three clear days in August. Aside from her trips to the church, Arianna confined herself to her room.


If the rain lightened or let up for some time, Louis took her to the flea market. She collected music albums and various versions of comic books.


Arianna herself knew that there was a cause for her abnormal behavior. She was trying to escape from something.


As the summer drew to an end, she received an invitation to a high school classmate’s party.


She had received many party invitations in the past month, but she turned them down one by one. Arianna didn’t usually participate in group activities, so no one was really surprised.


However, this was the last party before she and her classmates left town to attend their respective universities. They would be scattered worldwide and would maybe never see each other again.


Chapter 18 Let Me Talk To Him