Forbidden Disclosure (A Billionaire in Disguise) by Terri Marie Page A

could back the trailer up instead of walking the horses near the barn. Daniel drove Rosie to the vet’s office so the horses could be examined for burns and smoke inhalation. Luckily, they were going to be fine, just frightened, but he wanted to keep them over night to make sure. That was a big relief; the horses had no more shelter at home.
     
    Daniel stepped outside the vet's office and called his father. “Sam burned the barn down. The horses are okay, but only because I was sleeping near them and heard the commotion. I didn’t see Sam, but I know it was him. We have to get these horses out of Prairie today. He’ll kill them both.”
     
    “That stupid little man…I’ll call you right back, Daniel. He could have killed the horses, but more importantly, he could have killed you!” Daniel never heard his father talk with that much vengeance. He hung up the phone, and seeing Rosie’s worried face, he wrapped his arms around her.
     
    “What am I going to do with the girls, Daniel? There isn’t a safe place for them in this town.” Rosie let the tears flow as Daniel held her.
     
    “We’re getting you and the horses out of Prairie today. They’ll be safe here until we move them. I’m coming back to your house with you and we’re going to get this moving thing going. You’re done with Prairie. Sam has no idea who he picked a fight with.”
     
    Driving back to the house, Daniel noticed the police car pulling into the driveway.
     
    The officer approached Daniel’s window. “Are you Daniel Giordano?”
     
    “Yes I am, and this is Rosie Montoose. She lives here.”
     
    “I just got off the phone with your father. We picked up Sam. A farmer has come forward as a witness to some conversations with him regarding the barn fire and his plan to kill the horses in that fire. He was also charged with the assault against Mrs. Montoose. I’ll be staying outside here until you’re set to leave.”
     
    “Thank you, we really appreciate it.” Daniel could tell by the look on the officer’s face that he’d listened to loud demands from an angry Italian in New York.
     
    Rosie and Daniel were going from room to room, gathering things she wanted to keep. The things she made, some family heirlooms from her mother, photographs, and a few other odds and ends were all that were chosen. She didn’t want anything else, especially not all of her clothes. Just a few outfits would be good enough. All of her clothing was hand-me-downs from Albert or very outdated and worn women’s clothing.
     
    “Rosie, I’m going to buy you all new things. You don’t have to take any of these.” Daniel looked in her closet with sadness and visions of his Lamborghini. He felt so much guilt.
     
    “It’s okay, Daniel, I’m not a freeloader, and I’ll find myself a little job to help me make ends meet. I will pay rent and pay for my horses.” When Rosie had her hands on her hips, you knew she meant business, but Daniel wasn’t going to take no for an answer.
     
    “We’ll figure everything out when we get there, okay?” You aren’t doing anything but lavishing yourself in luxuries, having servants, playing with your horses, and being shown more love than you’ve ever known.
     
    Rosie agreed, reluctantly. 
     
    When Daniel closed and locked the door to the house, Rosie took one last look at the land.
     
    “Are you okay with this, Rosie? My father meant what he said. If you want to stay, he really will do all those things he said he would.”
     
    “No, Daniel. It’s time for me to move on and maybe enjoy doing something different. Hopefully, I can find a different kind of job!” Rosie laughed and Daniel joined her.
     
    Rosie, you aren’t ever working again, he thought, but kept on smiling.
     
     
     
    Daniel cancelled the movers and brought the few boxes to the airport to put on the jet. Rosie was like a little girl inside of the limo. She pushed all the buttons, and Daniel was having a field day just watching