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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.

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86 Chs

Chapter 57

Kelsey POV

The walk to the car is shrouded in a pall I feel I cannot penetrate. The moment the cameras stopped, her smile dropped. She hasn't said a word since. When we reach the car park outside, Frank is ready with the backseat doors open. I curve around the back to slide in from the other slide. Once everyone's inside, the car lurches forward and we make our way home. Avara's eyes are on her trembling, twiddling fingers before her gaze flickers up and her eyes lock with mine.

Her face contorts and I drape my arm around her shoulders so she can draw closer, resting her head on my chest as she clutches onto my forearm.

"You did so good, so proud of you, kid."

She snorts and finds the strength to rise on her own as she lifts herself upright. "Which part?"

"All of it, that Hartley guy is an asshole."

She shakes her head numbly, politely swiping her tears away like they're mascara smudges. "He's just doing his job."