Page 104 of Revenge

“I do not doubt you are loyal to the clan. The question is, who are you loyal to? Are you loyal to my father, or are you loyal to me?” Just as the questions come out of Viktor’s mouth, there is a glimpse of fear in Ben’s eyes.

“Ceannard,” Viktor turns as Angus reaches us.

“Talk.”

Viktor orders. He begins to unbutton his sleeves and fold up the arms of the shirt. We both know what is coming next. Angus hands Viktor a folder. Viktor looks between the pages and the two men sitting in front of us. He then hands over the folder to me. The second I see the pages, it’s clear. Ben is working for Bobby. There are wire transfers from Bobby’s personal account. Viktor and I know the account very well since I was the one who set it up years ago. Viktor takes out his gun from behind his back and walks straight to Ben.

“The thing about traitors is that they always think they can get away with everything and anything. They think they can hide well. But even the smallest detail can give you away. You nearly cost Ava’s life.”

“Viktor, I swear. I didn’t have a choice. He made me do it. He was going to kill my family.” Ben tries to beg for his life. But I am looking at Viktor. He is filled with rage, and he is not a forgiving man. Besides, if he doesn’t pull the trigger, I will.“You should have come to me.” The last word is out of his mouth, and so is the bullet from his nine mil. He then turns to Gus.“Your bank statement says you received a payment from Bobby.”

“Impossible. I have never met the man.” Viktor holds the gun against Gus’temple.

“He isn’t lying, ceannard.” Viktor takes the gun off Gus and looks at Angus, who is standing beside him.

“Explain.”

“The wire transfer happened the day after Ms. O’Brien was attacked. Bobby must have been trying to put the blame on someone else.”

“Are you certain?”

“I’m not uncertain.”

“What now?” I ask Viktor.

“Bobby has an agenda. The question is what? Is this him or my father? I want a close eye on him.”

“I say let’s put a bullet in his head,” I tell Viktor.

“Not yet. I want to know what his plan is. Cut him loose.” Viktor says, looking at Gus.“The men should know what happens when you cross me.” He says, already walking to the stairs.

"Ceannard, Oliver, I need a word.” We all look at each other.“In private.”

“You two take Gus to the guardhouse, get him cleaned up, and back to work,” I order. We wait in silence until they are all gone. Angus follows the men and, a second later, returns.

“What is it?” Viktor asks.

“Gus was in on it,” Angus says.

“Then why the fuck is he walking alive?” Viktor barks.

“Because now we know he is a traitor. I can work with that,” I say before Angus speaks. Viktor stays silent for a second.

“I want them all to fucking burn alive. Every single person who dares to cross me.”

“You have my word,” I tell him as he starts walking to the stairs.

“See to it.” He leaves me with Angus.

“What did you have in mind, lad?”

“Follow his trail. We might just learn what Bobby and my father’s move is. Let Gus think we believe he is loyal to us, and when the moment comes, as Viktor said, let’s burn them all alive.”

“Aye,” Angus says as I start walking to the stairs.

I know it is risky to have Gus out in the open, knowing that he has betrayed us. But this is the first time we have a leg up. I will use whatever is at my disposal to end this. I will protect my family even from the blood running through my veins. Because Viktor and Ava are my family. I will see no harm come to them. They have suffered enough. They deserve to be happy. Dougal Manarch, Cillian McIntyre, and Fiona McIntyre will pay for everything they have done.

Chapter Fifty

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