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 69
Avara POV
Growing up as the only girl between my father and brothers. I'm used to being the chef, cleaner and referee. But today I feel like a housewife. I'm all dressed up for dad's important visitors with my hair held up in sophisticated chignon with a floral and fitted open-back dress to match as I prance around in heels. I pause when I can hear my father's foghorn voice greet his guests as he ushers them into the dining room, where I already have the table decked with appetizers.
With the chicken Marbella nearing its final stages, its aroma filling the kitchen with a medley of garlic, herbs, and prunes, I grab the uncorked vintage wine bottle and head out to welcome our guests. Emerging from the kitchen, I step through the large archway into the dining room, only for my grip on the bottle to falter when my eyes land on him.
Landen.