Once a down-and-out heiress, she has returned to take her revenge. She tramples her former enemies underfoot and ruthlessly torments her new in-laws. He chose to keep her by his side under pressure, never guessing that she loves money more than life itself. So be it: he can use checks to keep her firmly tied to him. What he doesn’t know is that she has a hidden agenda. She’s waiting for the perfect moment to strike a fatal blow.
He draws closer to her inch by inch, demanding not only her body but her heart as well. He throws a fortune at her. “Is this enough money to buy the rest of your life?” With nowhere to run, she murmurs weakly, “I... only want your money, not you. Can’t I?”