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However, when I turned my attention to Shah, his face showed his utter hatred, skin red, brow furrowed, and eyes full of rage.
“You aren’t my son.”
“That’s true. I’m Arin King’s son. In fact, I’m his Ruthless Heir, or haven’t you read the headlines?”
“He was nothing but an interloper, just like you.”
“Maybe I am.” Sam shrugged. “It still doesn’t change that I’m here.”
Before Shah could continue with another jab, I spoke. “I’m sure everyone wants to get to the point of why I called this meeting. Let’s begin.”
“Start with my original question,” Uncle Nishant demanded. “Why are we in here instead of the boardroom?”
I smirked. “I thought it appropriate to meet in the very room a group of men decided to arrange the future of a little girl and the demise of her parents and brother.”
A beat of silence washed over the room, but it lasted only as long.
“What are you accusing us of?” my uncle Hiren asked, his anger rising. “Are you saying we had something to do with Rishaan’s death?”
“You said it, not me.”
“You have no proof, and this ridiculous gathering is a waste of time.” Uncle Nishant attempted to rise from his seat but sat again when he noticed the tablet in my hand.
I pulled up all the various documents Danika had loaded onto the device, including one with all three of my uncles’ signatures. The agreement to the marriage of one Devani Maya Patel to Neil Shuchen Joshi.
“Uncle, tell me, do you see the terms for the marriage and the child I would have to bear? Let me list them. Proof of death, requiring physical bodies. One hundred percent evidence of the execution of Rishaan Patel’s will and transfer of assets.”
“That proves nothing.” Uncle Naresh finally decided to join the conversation.
“Did any of you question why four of your brethren are missing?” My attention shifted to Neil for a brief second, garnering a slight quirk to the corner of his lips, and then I focused on Arun Joshi. “A member of your group met with someone known as the Extractor, and after a bit of convincing, he agreed to cooperate with our investigation in exchange for his continuous standing in your hierarchy.”
Then, I looked in Shah’s direction and shook my head. “I made a late-night visit to your home recently and learned you were a very, very bad boy. You should know better than to have hidey holes in your office. A basement, a broom closet, or even a pantry are better places than your office. That’s the first place people will search when looking for secrets.”
Shah’s face flashed with shock.
“We know everything. And you provided the evidence. Thank you for keeping such detailed notes on your activities.”
“It won’t stand up in any court, and it will ruin your family as much as it will mine.”
I had no doubt if Shah could reach across the table and strangle me, he would.
“You forget, I don’t care about my family’s reputation. They sold me, remember?” I side-eyed my uncles. “Also, I’m not the type to wait for a court to dish out justice. This meeting was a setup. Get prepared for a very bleak future.”
“Are you threatening us?” Uncle Nishant smacked his hand on the table. “Go ahead, little girl. Just because you have a King next to you doesn’t give you any power.”
I glanced up at Sam, who smirked at me. “I don’t need a man to fight my battles. I’m more than capable of kicking your ass.”
At my threat, all security shifted.
“In a few minutes, a group of travel coordinators will take you on a nice long vacation. If you’re unlucky, you may meet the Extractor.”
A throat cleared, and I met Neil’s bored expression and then a roll-it-along motion of his fingers while bringing them across his neck.
Okay, then. Things had just gotten easier.
That was my signal that the recon team had relayed that everyone around us, excluding our men, had taken part in the Circle’s business.
“I believe I need to move things along.” Positioning my feet to maintain my balance, I said over my shoulder, “I’d suggest you get out of my way.”
