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 night felt like it would never end.

Even as the flames were reduced to smoldering embers and the chaos around us settled into a controlled response, my heart continued to hammer in my chest.

The police arrived in full force, officers moving quickly to secure the scene, their radios crackling with updates. Firefighters worked hard to put out the last of the burning wreckage, and paramedics were already setting up near the ambulances, ready to tend to the injured.

I clung to my mother and Chloe for a few moments longer before I felt someone touch my arm gently.

"Astrid," Cole murmured, his voice softer now. "You need to get checked out."

He arched a brow, his expression unreadable, but before he could argue, one of the police officers approached.

"Who can I speak with?" the officer called out, his sharp gaze scanning the group. His name tag read Detective Marsh.

Chapter 44