Wealth Over Worries

Declan's words cut straight to the heart, exposing the lie I'd been trying to spin.

I forced a weak smile. "Yeah, I guess I am scared. If I never let myself go down that road, then there's nothing to be afraid of."

"Did Alistair pressure you?" Declan's face changed suddenly.

"No, he didn't. I was just overthinking," I said, shaking my head.

Declan suddenly burst out laughing. "Serena, sometimes I