Living with the billionaire 1

CHAPTER ONE

Catherine stood alone on that desolate road, her manic grin betraying the whirlwind of emotions within her. She had defied the odds and escaped the clutches of her captor, and now, a newfound sense of freedom coursed through her veins.

Beneath the inky night sky, devoid of the moon and stars, she felt both the chill of the night air and the warmth of her victory. It was as if the heavens themselves had hidden away, as if they knew the secrets she carried.

The gentle night breeze, initially a soothing caress, suddenly turned into a tempestuous gale. Catherine sensed the impending deluge, and panic gripped her. Desperation etched across her face, she desperately scoured the surroundings for sanctuary, but none presented itself.

As she stumbled forward, her eyes caught a glimpse of salvation nestled in a concealed alcove. Her weakened body dragged her toward it, and she found herself under the meager refuge of a small shop's awning. Here, she clung to a flicker of safety, tho