FMAbbey

When billionaire tycoon Philip Caldwell dies unexpectedly, his greedy and power-hungry family gathers to claim their piece of his vast fortune. But imagine their shock when his will is read, revealing that everything—his estate, his companies, his billions—has been left to his young caregiver, 23-year-old Astrid Bennett.  

With her newly found unimaginable wealth Astrid becomes the target of Philip’s vengeful family, who will stop at nothing to take back what they believe is rightfully theirs. With no allies and danger lurking in the shadows, Astrid’s only hope lies in Cole Donovan, her mysterious and fiercely protective bodyguard.  

Haunted by his own troubled past, Cole has sworn to keep Astrid safe, no matter the cost. But as the threats grow and duty gives way to desire, Astrid must decide if she can trust the one man willing to risk everything for her—or if her inheritance will cost her life.

Overnight Heiress

The party was ruined, the entire Caldwell estate was in chaos. Security swarmed the ballroom, assessing the wreckage, while guests whispered in frantic, hushed tones. The chandelier—once a grand, sparkling centerpiece—was now a pile of shattered glass and twisted metal, a grim reminder of how close I had come to dying.

But I wasn't the one lying on the ground in pain.

Paramedics worked quickly, stabilizing his arm and preparing him for transport. He clenched his jaw, barely making a sound despite the obvious agony. I should have felt relieved that I had avoided being crushed, but all I could think about was him lying there, his sharp blue eyes clouded with pain.

"Get him to the hospital now," Cole ordered, his voice low but commanding. "And make sure no one outside this room finds out what happened until we say so."

Security nodded, and within moments, they were rolling Tristan out on a stretcher.

Chapter 34