Page 66 of Stolen Sun

“Is Veronica having Nate’s baby?” I ask.

“That’s irrelevant,” he says.

“Take her name off the fucking account!”

“Fine! I’ll move the account, but you need to tell me what’s on that drive,” He demands again.

“Move it, and plead your case. I’ll decide after it’s done,” I counter.

He sets to work on his computer and prints out a lot of paperwork. While he works, he tries to convince me that he is on her side and needs to know what his son left on the drive.

“Dirty fucking secrets,” I answer.

“He promised she would be fine,” he mumbles.

Zander jumps toward the desk at the same time I spin his chair around, pressing the blade into his throat. “The fuck did you just say?” My voice barely above a whisper.

All color drains from his face. I knew I smelled some bullshit.

“Her father! He has some deal with Jeff Canton. He came here yesterday asking about her accounts and if she had gotten that drive. All he would tell me was that she wasn’t in any danger.”

Narrowing my eyes at him, I step back. He turns his chair around and continues working on the account transfer. I look at Zander, and he nods, agreeing that he’s hiding something. We need more information before we can kill him. When Grant finishes the paperwork, he hands over copies for both Noel and Isaiah.

“You don’t say a fucking word to another soul about any of this, or I will cut you into a thousand fucking pieces. The only thing keeping you alive right now is the fact that I may need you again soon, so you make sure downstairs knows to let me in,” I tell him, pointing my knife in his face.

He nods his understanding, but I just can’t help myself. I stare down at his chest. Zander walks around and pulls Grant’s arms behind the chair, pinning him down. I carve the X over his heart.

“X marks the spot. Don’t forget,” I tell him, wiping the bloody knife across his face.

The fact that he knows well enough to hold in his screams confirms he’s not as innocent as he pretends to be. He’s in on this, and I will be back to make good on my promise.

Zander keeps fidgeting with the receptionist’s phone number in his hand. I cock an eyebrow at him before we get out of the truck.

“Jade’s on borrowed time, and the secretary was fucking hot. I’m just saving it for a rainy day,” he says, shrugging his shoulders.

I chuckle and shake my head. Zander likes short term monogamy. He falls fast and loses interest faster.

Walking into Velocity, I find Jessica sitting in the lobby. I’ve been so busy today that I forgot I scheduled a meeting with her. Looking at her, I nod in the direction of my office and keep walking. I can hear her heels clicking behind me.

Opening the door, I notice it still smells like sex, and I smile at the beautiful brunette sitting in my chair. Her peaceful smile turns into a confused scowl when she looks past me to Jessica and Zander. Noel stands while I sit down in the chair. My fingers slide up her slides before I grip her hips to pull her into my lap.

“Please, have a seat,” I offer to Jessica and Zander, resting my chin on Noel’s shoulder.

Zander sits, spreading his legs and getting comfortable. Jessica looks between the three of us, obviously pissed at the turn of events.

“Alright, Jessica. What did you find?” I ask.

She clears her throat and shows us the properties she found in Tennessee and Georgia. Zander and I ask questions about laws in both states, and we eventually narrow down our choices to one in each state. Noel remains quiet throughout the exchange.

“Tennessee or Georgia, Noel?” I ask.

“What is this for?” She asks, eyes searching mine.

“Velocity’s expansion. Which one?”

“Georgia makes the most sense, Dec. It’s closer to your current location, so you won’t have to market yourself as hard,” Jessica interrupts.

Noel’s eyes narrow as soon as Jessica abbreviates my name. Anger flashes in her eyes.Well, fuck.

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