Billionaire Ex-wife: I Can't Live Without You

Eason, looking more worn than usual, stepped out and headed straight for the front desk.

Can you please contact Mrs.

Payne? I need to speak with her, he said, his voice steady but tense.

The receptionist didnt hesitate.

She knew who he was-Eason, the famous one-so she wasted no time and sent a message to Lucinda.

Not long after, Lucinda emerged, looking somewhat surprised but collected.

Mr.

Adams, I was just about to come find you, but I didnt expect you here so soon.

We need to talk.

Not here-lets go to a room.

Easons expression was hard.

He hadnt caught a wink of sleep the previous night, his thoughts relentlessly churning, searching for any possible way to save his daughter. Alright, come with me.

Lucinda guided him to the room where they had first discussed their cooperation, with Dulcie quietly trailing a few steps behind.

Once they were in the room, Eason sat heavily on a chair and pulled a contract from his bag.

Im sorry, but Im pulling out.

The partnerships off, no spokesperson-find someone else.

My daughters safety comes first.

Lucinda was prepared for this.

She knew this was exactly what Hollis wanted.

Calmly, she slid the contract back toward him and shook her head.

I get where youre coming from, but think about this for a second.

Do you think breaking this contract will get Miley back? Even if you do what he says, whats stopping him from asking for something worse later? You know Hollis better than I do.

Hes the kind of man who never sticks to his word.

This was the exact thought that had given Eason pause.

Hollis was, without a doubt, a cunning and untrustworthy man.

Hed stop at nothing to get what he wanted.

Lucinda leaned in, her voice softer.

Look, Im not some cold-hearted businesswoman who puts deals above people.

I like Miley.

I want her as my brands face, and I think we could do something great together.

Just give me a few more days.

Ill help you get her back.

Shed already reached out to Nathan.

Surely, a man of his power could find a way to deal with Hollis. Eason hesitated for a moment before giving a weary nod.

I wont cancel the deal.

Not yet.

But I need to know my daughters safe.

If something happens to her… Ill do whatever it takes to protect her.

Of course.

Lucinda reassured him, though her mind raced with worry.

After Eason left, Lucinda found herself at a critical juncture.noveldrama

Her team had uncovered that Miley was trapped somewhere under Hollis tight control-somewhere only he and his men could access.

Time was slipping through their fingers.

Eason had granted them time, just this once.

But what about the next time? If they didnt get Miley out soon, Lucinda stood to lose the deal- and possibly much more.