Chapter 5

Everyone froze, their faces drained of color.

The teasing and mocking voices came to an abrupt halt.

Edward snapped to attention, his eyes narrowing as he demanded, "Are you sure you've got the right place?"

The officials didn't give him a chance to argue.

Nobody got special treatment when it came to the law.

So what if he used to be the cold, high-and-mighty Mr. Brooks?

Once the seals went up on everything in the villa, Edward finally got it; this villa was really being seized.

Sophie stood beside him, her face full of concern.

"Edward, what's going on?" she…