A billionaire discovers his daughter hiding during a wedding—until she reveals a chilling message that changes everything and shatters the ceremony.

make a man foolish.

Loneliness does.

“You told me it was ceremonial,” I said.

“It is,” she snapped, then softened her voice. “Mostly.”

“What were you trying to get me to sign?”

She glanced toward the hallway. Downstairs, a nervous laugh drifted up. The wedding had begun to feel its own delay.

“Not here,” she said.

“Yes. Here.”

Her eyes flashed. “Fine. I wanted continue reading …