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He’s looking at Matteo, but I answer for him.
“I invited Danny Trentini to come to my rehearsal dinner so we could discuss a potential deal. He sent Lorenzo instead. We exchanged words, but I think we came to an understanding about the business I’m willing to do with them.”
Matteo holds up his hands. “I’ve been out of the family loop for a few years now.”
“How intense was the exchanging of words?”
I snort. “Well, it was before I confronted you, so I’ll let you figure that out.”
Matteo narrows his gaze at Owen. “You’re not suggesting the Trentinis had a reason to shoot up Bellamy’s wedding, are you?”
Owen shakes his head. “I’m not suggesting anything. I’m simply trying to narrow down the list of people I should be looking at first.”
He turns to me. “Why did you have nine million people at a bloody rehearsal dinner when you were going to have a reception the following day?”
I stare at him. “Seriously? You know how weddings like these are. They’re one giant business transaction. There were no less than four contracts signed during that rehearsal. There would have been double that signed at the reception.”
“Makes no fucking sense to me,” Victor mutters.
“Not how the cartel does things?” I ask.
He shakes his head. “Hell no. We aren’t afraid of getting a little blood on our contracts.”
***
Bellamy
My first thought when I wake up is that something is wrong. I sit up in a panic, my eyes darting around the darkened room. But they land on a note propped up against the lamp with my name on it and my heart calms. I pick up the sheet of paper and switch the lamp on.
Meet us downstairs at Indulge and we’ll talk.
Owen’s familiar scrawl brings a smile to my face as I stretch. I’m sore. But it’s a good thing. The two of them taking me was more than I could have hoped for. But I’m longing to experience it again. To experience more. I’m greedy like that.
I crawl out of bed and make my way to the bathroom to wash my face and brush my teeth. My curls are a wild mess, but I do what I can to tame them before I put on a cute dress and head for the door. I’m surprised to find two bodyguards standing outside.
“Mr. Thorne asked us to escort you downstairs when you were ready ma’am.”
My heart leaps into my throat. What if they’re here to kidnap me?
“Thank you. Mind if I make a call?”
I pull out my phone and dial Owen’s number.
“Did you put guards outside my door?”
“Hello to you, too. Yes, I did. Be a good girl and let them bring you down.”
I’m still skeptical, and I glance at their name tags.
“What are their names? Can I ask for their ID?”
Owen is amused by my questions. I can hear it in his tone. “One second, love.”
He goes silent for a moment, and I wait, giving the guards an apologetic smile. “Sorry. I was almost kidnapped a couple of days ago. I’m just being careful.”
The guard gives me a proud look. “That’s not a bad thing, ma’am. I wish more people would be as careful as you.”
Owen comes back to the phone. “I’ve checked the cameras, and it’s the men I put there. You’re safe. And your dress is perfect. Can’t wait to take it off later.”
