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I chuckled. “Of course. Is there any other way to get through to Castillo?”
“I’d asked if you seduced him, but you don’t have fake boobs, so…”
“Mm,” I grunted. “Can we make this happen or what?”
“It would certainly up me in the buying world when I win.” Chili pressed his lips together as he thought. “How much are we talkin’?”
“A lot.” I dropped my head and thought what Lexi might be worth. “Don’t cap me. It’s now or never to make this buy. If you don’t step up, he’ll find someone else, and chances are his top buyers will be there, including Roman Sanchez.”
“I fuckin’ hate that guy,” he snarled.
“Yeah, well, don’t cap me, then and we’ll both win.”
“I guess I’ll make some calls.”
“Yeah,” I tucked my hands in my pockets and thought about how much crazier shit was about to get, “just make sure you and your guys are on stand-by. I’ve no idea what Castillo’s up to. He’s drunk on power and wants everyone to see it.”
“I understand.” He cursed. “Castillo and his fucking parties. I’ve never seen someone so obsessed with having the spotlight on him.” It was true. He hosted parties as often as he could, the bigger the better. It was ridiculous.
“Speaking of which, have you heard anything about Castillo giving the green light on some plan he’s got in the works?”
“No, but I’ll keep my ear to the ground. Can you give me anything more than that?”
“No, not yet.” I thought for a moment. “Just that one of his men overheard something, and I’ve got a bad feeling Castillo’s working this whole Lexi thing from a different angle.”
“Like if the bid doesn’t go well?”
“Maybe?” I shrugged. “I wouldn’t put it past him. He’s an egomaniac at best.”
“Me either. I’ll see what I can find out.”
He pulled out his phone, and I left Chili to do his business. I was relieved Chili knew what was going on and would be ready for the bidding war.
Chili and I went way back. I trusted him with my life, and he’d proven he felt the same toward me. That was why this deal needed to go down right. If not, I wasn’t sure what the repercussions would be, but I knew it wouldn’t be pretty.
Things were silent as I waited for the phone to ring, it had been nearly twenty-four hours with no calls or visitors. I was concerned that Castillo had changed his mind, but several days later, he gave the order. He wanted the girl cleaned up and ready for that night. I felt a sudden rush of anxiety when I opened the bag he’d sent. The fact that Castillo wanted her dressed in something ridiculous to show off her sex showed me how short-sighted he was. I held up the scrap of fabric that was supposed to be a dress, it looked about the size of a napkin and you could see right through it. I didn’t need someone bidding against Chili with their dick. It wasn’t enough. Sex brought in money for sure, but this woman needed to be in the spotlight in the right way. That was when the wallets would really open wide.
“Filippo,” I waved him over, “go get the woman some jeans, a shirt, and a pair of sneakers, size seven.” I handed him some bills. “Nothing slutty, and hurry back.”
“Sneakers for this event, boss?” He looked at me like I was crazy. Filippo had been around long enough to know that wasn’t how things were done.
“Fine. No heels, but something with straps or some shit to hold them on. Nothing slutty,” I reiterated and gave him a don’t fuck with me look.
“Nothing slutty, got it.” He raced off, and Alejandro hiked himself off the couch and joined me by the basement door.
“Boss?”
“I don’t want any of Castillo’s men coming inside the house unless I know about it. Understood?”
“Yeah, but what’s going on?”
“It’s time to get paid,” I smacked his shoulder with a grin, “but first she needs to be ready.”
“Ah, got it.” There wasn’t a shower downstairs, so she’d have to do it up here, and I didn’t trust any of Castillo’s animals not to try to make a move on her. They were a pack of dogs, no respect for anyone.
“Watch the cameras,” I ordered as I disappeared downstairs.
I hesitated when I stepped into the room and saw Lexi on the bed staring at the ceiling.
