Chapter 5

"Yes and no," Konnor said, shaking his head. "It's true that your father saved me back then. But honestly, what really made me want to protect you was you yourself."

He looked at me, his eyes warm and sincere. "Jocelynn, you're a good kid. You shouldn't have to get caught up in all this drama.

"I'll keep Jeremiah in line. Just relax and treat this place like your own home."

Treat this place like my own home?

How ironic.

Just an hour ago, I was the fallen heiress, crushed and humiliated by his son.

And now, just an hour later,…