A woman accepts a large sum of money to marry a billionaire and become stepmother to his children, expecting a simple arrangement. But her new husband wants far more than a business deal, and the line between contract and real feelings begins to blur.
Doesn't Damien put money in the kids' education trust every year? It all went to Leo. He's the only Blackwood boy. He deserves the best of I looked at Leo, still in his old sneakers. Oh yeah? Where did it go?
Did you serve them toast coated in 24 karat of gold? I called Assistant. In under 10 minutes, the trust fund spending records came through. I set my phone down in front of Margaret.
$200,000 for Ava, $200,000 for Leo, $400,000 a year. And one is behind on fees while the other nearly starved. Vanessa, did that money go to raising those kids or to raising your whole Vanessa, bring me the books.
Vanella's fingers shook as she forced a smile. It's been so long. I'll have to go look for them. That night, she cornered Ava by the stairs. Did you tell Roxy what I said today?
Ava backed away, scared. Vanenna bent down. Don't forget, she's just the stepmom. Once she and your dad have a baby of their own, she won't need you or Leo anymore.