Passion concealed a cold-hearted scheme Edith Bailly, a shrewd businesswoman, and her beautiful niece, Valerie, happily accepted a wealthy client's invitation. As guests at his magnificent country home, their stay promised to be delightful. But Edith's real aim was to secure a lucrative financial deal. Their host, Alexis, had other plans.... Valerie soon found herself ardently courted by Alexis, who was determined to marry her. Yet the more information she gleaned about him, the more alarmed she became. Alexis always got what he wanted... and his methods were uniquely brutal.