Chapter 2 - When a paralyzed billionaire hears a shocking truth from an innocent six year old girl his entire corporate empire trembles violently before a massive betrayal is revealed today.
Julian Vance stared down at the polished marble floor of the grand hall, his hazel eyes wide with profound, unadulterated shock.
The silver water basin resting between his black wheelchair wheels shimmered under the brilliant glow of the crystal chandeliers hanging far above.
Little Lily knelt in her pastel pink shirt and blue denim overalls, her innocent gaze holding an unnerving depth that defied her six years of age.
"Someone just doesn't want you to stand," her tiny voice had echoed through the cavernous room, shattering the arrogant atmosphere instantly.
Genevieve stood a few yards away in her plum red silk dress, her plum-colored lips parted in sudden, unexpected annoyance at the interruption.
The group of suited corporate board members flanking her shifted uneasily, exchanging nervous glances as the heavy silence stretched agonizingly across the hall.
Julian’s chest rose and fell in shallow, rigid breaths, his powerful hands gripping the leather armrests of his wheelchair until his knuckles turned bone-white.
"Who told you that?" Julian demanded again, his voice dropping into a low, gravelly register that commanded immediate, absolute obedience from everyone present.
Lily did not flinch, her brown pigtails swaying slightly as she slowly shook her head while dipping a small linen cloth into the silver basin.
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"The lady with the cold hands who visits your study at night," Lily whispered innocently, splashing a droplet of clean water onto his ash grey trouser cuff.
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