Knox reached his penthouse in the wee hours of the morning. The last twenty-two days had been the most hectic ones in his life. After wrapping up work in New York, he had to leave for London and eventually to Paris. Afterwards, he went to Copenhagen to sell his apartment and sever all connections with the city! He knew he would never return and neither would Andrea! He trudged up to his room to rest his tired body, but one look around the place brought the memories gushing back. Knox stared at the bed, remembering how he had treated Danielle. He had been so busy; he had completely forgotten about her. It worried him when he realized she hadn’t contacted him at all since the day she left this place. Did that mean she didn’t conceive his heir? He would have to find out! Although Knox lay down to rest his aching body, he couldn’t get a wink of sleep. Danielle’s haunting, innocent eyes drove him crazy! He had wronged her, but didn’t she deserve it? She might not sell her body for a li

“I can walk. You don’t have to act like you care.” Danielle hated the way they decided her fate. If granny Emma couldn’t manage, she could have informed her. Why did she bundle her out in such haste? Now she was forced to go back to live with the man she hated!“I apologized, didn’t I?” His face was grim as he deposited her on the passenger side. “That doesn’t lessen the hurt.” He sighed, closing the door and going over to the driver’s side. Danielle wanted to get out of his car and run, but where would she go? Her condition didn’t allow her to fight his decision and go back to her apartment to live alone.She couldn’t live alone when the whole day she struggled with her daily tasks. The nausea and fatigue made her lose all her stamina. Now she had to depend on others for everything. It was a helpless feeling indeed! Danielle wished her mom was still alive! She would never have thrown her out.One thing she realized after her mom’s death. No one could replace her! As Knox drove her

Danielle drowned in his mesmerizing whiskey-hued eyes, too drunk in their charm to protest. Her heart wanted to give in and she just surrendered. He led her gently towards the pool. “I’m not wearing a bikini, Knox.” She blushed furiously when his gaze swept over her body. “No, problem. You can use your underwear and then change it later. There’s no one here but me.” Before she could protest, he eased the top off her body. Danielle moved away from his grasp, not wanting his help. The way his fingers brushed with her skin, goosebumps erupted all over her, sending electric tingles down her body. She didn’t want him to see her reaction to his touch. It might encourage him to take liberties. Clad in just a bra and a pair of boyfriend jeans, she hesitated a little. Was it a good idea? Would he take advantage of her again? “Relax, Danielle.” His fingers were on her jeans, unbuckling and easing them out of her gently. Danielle blushed crimson when his probing gaze wandered up her lingerie

Danielle hesitated a little before following Knox into the elite club. It was obvious, that Escapade was the most happening place for the rich and famous of their city. Her heart sank to see everyone around enjoying themselves, clad in the most expensive designer outfits. She was the only odd one out. Why did Knox do this to her? Did he bring her here to get insulted? She glanced at him discreetly to see an immediate change in his demeanor as he approached a boisterous group at the far end of the chic restaurant. One look at them, and she recognized all his friends. They used to frequent her café with their flings! Each day there would be new girls hanging on their arms. Well, nothing has changed so far. Their table was already full of such women, ready to throw themselves at them. Obviously, Knox was no different! Danielle felt claustrophobic just by looking at them. Her eyes fell upon Andrea, who sat grumbling over her drink. At least she knew someone! Maybe she could thank her t

It was strange that Danielle didn’t see or hear from Knox for the next ten days! Did it mean he had lost interest in her now? Did it mean he had accepted her terms? Danielle felt disappointed that he didn’t pursue her, that he gave up so easily on her. She continued with her daily routine, taking one day at a time. It was a lonely life, and she already felt like giving up. Most of the days, she didn’t have the energy to carry on, but there was no other option left for her. She had to earn to run her business and herself! A knock on her office door made her hopeful. Maybe Knox had returned for her! Maybe he wanted to pursue her despite her protests. She looked up, her heart thumping with hope only to see a stranger peer in. His face lit up with a dazzling smile the moment they landed upon her. “Danielle Hartford? Happy Matchmakers, right?” Danielle nodded at the blue-eyed guy, wondering what he wanted! “Yes. Please come in. Have a seat.” He walked into her tiny office and smiled at