Bloodbound: The Alliance
Landen Vacheron, heir to a fortune built on oil and ambition, has lived his life as a wealthy playboy, the world bowing to his every whim, thanks to the empire his billionaire father, Colton Vacheron, forged. But as his older brother Vance steps into the role of CEO, Landen begins to see that the true cost of power and privilege is far greater than he ever imagined. Avara Du Pont is a devoted daughter who set aside her own dreams to bolster her father’s political aspirations. Unaware of his dark secrets. When it comes to light, Colton Vacheron offers him a proposition he cannot refuse; a marriage alliance between Avara and Vance, as a way for him to garner more political influence. And Mayor Du Pont will receive a king’s ransom as payment to stave off the shadows spilling into his life. Avara agrees to the fake relationship in order to protect her family from her father's criminal ties.
Chapter 67
Akio POV
"Your gears are burning, Akio," he says with a piranha-like grin. "Relax, if I wished for war, I would've had you killed the moment you stepped onto my estate. To my understanding, my son was handling a deal on my behalf, yes?"
My brow inclines slightly but I don't question the ease in which he sweeps aside his son's mutilation for money-making. In fact, I invite cold-hearted apathy as I step closer, relieved that just another crisis is averted. This time. There's no telling when Botan's fortunes turn against him.