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

Before Arianna had left her house, she took off the necklace her grandfather had given her. She used to think of it as a lucky charm, but time taught her that there’s no such thing as luck.


The bead chain on her wrist was her mother’s. It was the last gift she had ever gotten from her. Arianna felt like her mother’s soul was with her when she wore it. Though her mother was weak and frail, the strength of two would always be greater than one.


And Arianna definitely needed courage right now.


She thought back to the summer when she met Travis. If she had the guts to tell her family what happened back then, would her father and grandfather have looked into his identity? Would her family have been prepared for the attack on the business?


Chapter 27 You’ve Ruined His Life’s Work