Bottomless Greed

Clara barely reacted in time. The newcomer slammed into her, shoving her back several steps until her spine met the stair railing with a painful jolt. Ignoring her gasp, he grabbed her arm and yanked her upright. "Clara, listen! I need your help. Ten million dollars, or I'm toast!"

Silas, her good-for-nothing older brother, was a casino regular. He'd burned through their father Arthur's life savin