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“Ah, the 324 Parkway property.”
I knew he’s been watching us. “Right. I believe the Valentino brothers want me to work with them. They liked my ideas.”
“And why do you think I want any kind of profit you make?”
“Come on,” I mutter. “We both know you’d take it with or without my help.”
He laughs. “How is it you know me so well but don’t know me at all?”
“I know enough,” I demand.
I know for a fact he’ll come for Sloane—she connects all the families. They feel she’s a threat, and she is. I can only hope this will push off his attack.
“What percentage would we get?”
“Twenty.”
“I want more.”
“Twenty-five. I won’t go higher,” I lie. I’d give the entire profit if it meant he’d stick to his word, but I know he won’t.
Why am I still willing to do all this for Sloane?
“Done.”
“You put a hand on Sloane, the deal is off,” I say despite my thoughts.
“I understand that.”
I nod. “I’ll have the information delivered to you soon. Thank you for meeting with me.” I stand up from the chair and straighten my suit.
“Mikhail.” Liam catches my attention. “I can’t promise my men won’t go after her. Just know that.”
“As I’ve said, you put a hand on her then the deal is off. I think it’d be in your best interests to control your men.” Without giving him a chance to say another word, I leave the building.
When I get back into the small car, Lev offers to drive. “Where to now?” he asks.
“They’ve got a ball tonight. I say we go.”
Because after escaping one death trap, of course I’m about to walk right into another ...
CHAPTER30
SLOANE
The house creaks through its silence.
I fall to the ground with defeat and rub my swollen eyes.
I couldn’t manage to accomplish the one thing Pavel asked me to do. He wanted me to help Mikhail, and instead I ruined him. I betrayed his hard-earned trust, and he won’t forgive that.
Did I betray him?
Mikhail respected his father to an undying level; he should be able to understand my reasoning, but he doesn’t. His hate toward me blindsides the reality of this situation. Mikhail wanted someone by his side, and I was there. I have been here the entire fucking time.
I didn’t mean for emotion to play a role in any of this, but nothing about this is going according to plan.
My head turns when I see the lights of a car shine through my window. I race over and see Max getting into his car. He’s not wearing his regular outfit—he’s in a suit and tie.
