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“That is still a little hazy. Apparently, Royal actually did think she was pregnant, so she thought it would be best to kick you to the curb. If you weren’t around, there would be more emphasis on the child getting all the money.”

Lani shook her head. “Everyone keeps saying she was smart, but she didn’t read the will too closely. She wouldn’t have had access to the money. There would be three Kingston family guardians, just like we had when Mom and Dad died.”

“She might have thought your brother would change the will.” She shrugged. “Who knows? According to Rick, you werejust supposed to get scared. Also, he claims he loves you and will earn your forgiveness.”

“What the fuck?” Jakob said.

Emily chuckled. “Yeah, that apparently gave that Carino guy a good chuckle.”

“Was he the one who tried to run me down?”

“Oh, no. That was Sienna. She is one crazy woman. She has been obsessed with Rick for years, and when Royal introduced them, she thought it was a dream come true. Unfortunately, he was still hung up on you. Seems this entire con didn’t go that well.”

“It sounds like a rubbish plan,” Jensen said.

“You sound much more British than Hollywood over there.”

Jensen smirked at Jakob.

“But you are right. If what Lani says is true, it doesn’t make any sense. I’m sure it’s like I said. She just thought she could convince your brother to disown you.”

“Sienna is fine, by the way. My aim was true. Just hit her shoulder. She’s being held under guard. Also, she might be able to get off using insanity because, from what I hear, she is completely nuts. They think she might have killed Royal.”

“Why would she do all this?”

“She was in love with Rick. She saw both of you as standing in her way.” Emily shook her head. “I heard her yelling as they loaded her up in the ambulance. Anyway, I have to debrief the boss, who is waiting to chew me out.”

“What the hell?” Lani said. “You did nothing wrong.”

“I let Rick get hold of you.”

She rolled her eyes. “He wasn’t going to hurt me.”

“Still, we didn’t know that at the time. Hollywood, make sure you keep me up to date when she gets out. I dropped all your stuff off with Marta like you asked.”

“I…I thought we could go back to my apartment.”

“First, that’s a bad idea. Reporters have found out, so they are hanging out at your place. Also…apparently, Sienna broke in and wrecked the place. She was caught on the security cameras we had installed.”

Lani sighed, suddenly feeling more tired than five minutes ago.

“We’ll get it cleaned up, love. Don’t worry about it.”

“Yeah, she mainly trashed electronics. Seriously, I should have seen how crazy she was. She had those kinds of eyes. Remember to text me.”

Then she was gone.

“How’s Jules?” Lani asked Jensen.

“Loud and very…just loud. She does not like being stuck in bed. I just wanted to pop over here and check on you two. I’m staying at the house tonight, but I will probably head back to Maui tomorrow after you leave.”

After talking a bit longer about Jules and her situation, Lani felt her eyes drooping.

“You need your rest,” Jensen said. “They will come in here and wake you up every few hours, so get your rest while you can.”

“Thanks for coming, Jensen.”

He smiled at her. “I had to. Can’t let my baby brother handle all this on his own. I know how it feels to have your heart ripped out.”

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