The Gamble by Alice Ward

Author:Alice Ward [Ward, Alice]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Alice Ward
Published: 2017-09-16T18:30:00+00:00

THE BILLIONAIRE PRISONER

Part Two

CHAPTER ONE

Alisa

I held my breath as the pretty young girl who accused Zek of rape stood behind me, half shrouded by the shadows. The apartment door was only a few feet away, but having never been one to shy away from a threat, I turned and squared my shoulders.

“I asked what you were doing here.” There was no reason for Melissa Mills to be anywhere near me, and the fact that she knew where I lived was concerning.

“I needed someone to talk to. You seemed nice at the coffee shop. I just... I just...” She reached up and pressed her hands to her face as a sob left her.

Some part of me wanted to walk to her, comfort her, but I knew a criminal when I was in the presence of one. She wasn’t speaking the truth where Zek was concerned. Her attack against him not only had the opportunity to destroy his career, but his life as well. Rape was a strong accusation, and a taint he wouldn’t soon remove from himself if she won.

He probably still won’t get rid of it now that the press has caught wind of it all.

“You need to go home, Melissa. I’m legal counsel for Mr. Kellington. Your family is a great resource to you. Use them.” I took a few steps back while she kept her face pressed to her hands.

She glanced up and wiped furiously at her cheeks as her lips turned down into an ugly frown. “My family? Is that a joke?”

“How did you find out where I lived?” I worked to get the key to my apartment ready. I’d have just enough time to unlock the door if she charged me, or I could use the damn thing as a weapon if I needed to.

“My father knows everything. He thinks he’s God.” Melissa threw her hands into the air dramatically and stomped her foot. She’d morphed into a little girl now –— she’d transformed into one right in front of my eyes. It was fascinating and frightening simultaneously. I had no question to the fact that she was ill and needed help.

How Zek would take her into his proverbial bed was a question I was dying to ask him, but I already knew the answer. She most likely had too many faces to keep up with. A seductress had to be one of the many.

“I’m not sure he believes that, but I’m sad to hear it nevertheless.” I brushed my hand past my mouth and let out a soft sigh. “Either way, you need to go home, Melissa.”

“Can’t you talk for just a few minutes? I won’t stay long.” She took a step toward me, and I held up my hand.

“No. Go home. Now.” I used a commanding voice that she didn’t seem to like too much, but her feelings were irrelevant. My heart was racing, and I was starting to wonder if I was underestimating the level of crazy the girl in front of me had swimming around in her head.

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