All that was echoing that time in the grand hall was the sound of her heels. a woman with long, black, milky hair with a slender figure and with a black dress, The Greek goddess were nothing compared to her beauty. The young blood walked down the hall, saw the face she wanted to see and the next moment, he was under her heels.
" sign them. " she said in a calm, sweet but bold voice.
" ma'am listen one ple--"
" SIGN THESE PAPERS"
he did what he was told as if he uttered another word, he would be in hell.
After her work was done, she was walking out of the party when
" It's all about damn time, right Yujin "
A criminal mastermind makes a bold move against a wealthy client to put himself in a position to retire in comfort. He has no idea what he's up against when a young widow, desperate to make ends meet, sets her eyes on earning the bounty set on his head.
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Newly widowed housewife Melody Scott needs to earn some major cash, fast. When her bright and busy children learn that a priceless ruby bracelet has been stolen and a six-figure reward is being offered, they convince her to try to do what the police, museum security, and the best private investigators have failed to do. Working against them is a notorious thief who has met people from around the world, but who has never once encountered a woman like Melody Scott. When the sweet innocence of the Scott family clashes against criminal forces more dangerous than they ever imagined, Melody is all too aware that a mom's got to do what a mom's got to do to protect her family.
The Widow, Melody Scott is a 2021 Watty Award Winner!
Content Warning: This story does contain depictions of stalking behavior.