His Second Reckoning
By @john1208
Ten years ago, Clara Hayes vanished, leaving a powerful heir devastated at the altar. Now, a struggling single mother, her carefully constructed world crumbles as her young son's rare illness demands an astronomical sum. With her back against the wall, a desperate gamble forces her to confront the ghost of her past: Elias Vance, now a ruthless tech billionaire whose name alone sends tremors through the financial world. His eyes, once full of tender adoration, now hold an icy glint that promises pain. He offers a lifeline, a contract, but at what cost? Every brush of his tailored silk suit against her reminds her of their stolen future, every word a chilling echo of his unresolved bitterness. Her heartbeat quickens, a frantic drum against her ribs. She needs his power, his influence, but the price might be her heart, her son's happiness, and the very secret she's fought a decade to protect. If she fails, her son loses his future, and she loses her soul to the man she once abandoned.
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