Chapter 7: The Shadows of the Past

Sharon was far from slow when it came to reading romantic interest.

She had noticed Julian’s sinister, lingering gaze the very first time she visited the Pierce residence as Ethan’s girlfriend. Even back then, it was obvious the two half-brothers loathed each oth

Chapter 8: Gold Bars and Ghost Shadows

Ethan gripped her wrists with oppressive strength, his knuckles white as he locked her in place to prevent any chance of escape.

The aching in Sharon’s wrists intensified by the second, and a familiar itch flared in her palms—she was dying to slap him again.

Chapter 9: Gold, Trash, and Midnight Rituals

When Sharon returned to her bedroom, Ethan was leaning back on the armchair, wearing noise-canceling headphones. One hand rested lazily on his knee, his fingers tapping out a slow, rhythmic beat. He was staring down at the floor, his face shadowed, a sub