The Billion Dollar Bet

Cecelia was momentarily rendered speechless. The heat crept up her neck, warming her cheeks as the memory of that high-society gathering months ago crashed into her mind. She had indeed spoken those foolish words, badmouthing Harrison simply to defend Desmond Croft's fragile ego in public among local socialites. She never imagined that the formidable, unshakeable titan of Carlisle Co. would hold s