Page 70 of Bloody Business

“Very well.Mind you, your businesses will remain under your direct control.Although I will be in charge of the finances, you can manage them however you like.One third of the profits can be added to your savings account.I won't touch it.”This really was a ridiculously unfavorable contract for her.He would amend it later, but it was all about testing her loyalty and commitment.

She relaxed.“Very well.I agree.”

She really was desperate.“Excellent!We can get married next week, if you like.I have an opening in my schedule.”

An opening in his schedule.Lily could hardly believe it.She dreamed about this day for years and he had an opening in his schedule.

The nerve!Her eyes narrowed.Patience.He wouldn't remain cool for long.

Kill Her

“Where is she?”It shouldhave come out as a demand, but Zul Kan's voice was soft with illness.His heart was giving out and Lily should be here.He had some things to say, last minute instructions for her.

He hated laying in his bed, helpless.If he had to die, at least he could ensure that his kingdom lived on.

Hegah, his chosen successor, entered the room.He was tall, of medium build, and a vicious fighter.Everything he touched ran like a well-oiled machine.He also wore a well tailored suit, proclaiming him a different sort of mobster.“She ran to Tashi Yal.”

“What?”Zul's mind was clouded, and at first he couldn't understand.And then he did.“Shewhat?”That little...years of work wasted.Years!

His heart pounded, and the rising pressure began to choke him.This was it.He was going to die...but he wouldn't go down without a fight.

Screw it!She wanted to spit on him?Ruin his plans?Fine.What did it matter now?He'd burn it all down.

“Kill her,” he hissed.“Put a contract...on her...”

“Let's not,” Hegah said pleasantly.“We haven't married yet.I would be so disappointed to see her dead.”Before he had his hands firmly on the business.

“Doesn't...matter.Betrayed...”Zul Kan was turning blue.

Hegah flicked lint off his sleeve.“I can make her regret that.”

Thinking was hard, but Zul was motivated.Revenge...he had put plans in place, just in case.She wouldn't get away with this.

“He's dead,” the goblin doctor announced.His presence was a mere formality.It wasn't as if he could save Zul Kan from heart failure.

Hegah looked on with mild interest.It was always fascinating to see a vibrant personality turn into dead meat.

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