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“I’ll have it done in twenty-four hours and I will be on a plane to Miami so I can run you through everything you need to know.” My brows bunch in confusion, Chance snaps his gaze to the man in the front with the laptop, he shrugs his shoulders indicating he has no idea what is going on.
“You try to play me and I will kill all of them–.”
“Do it, I’ll hold no ill feelings toward you for it. If you ask me, they all got what they deserved.”
“Is that so?”
“Yes, if Bishop had listened to me from the start and handed over control of the family when I asked he wouldn’t be where he is. All of them knew I was the better choice but yet they still chose to remain loyal to their Don. I won't take over, I’ll start my own thing.” A smile as wide as Miami Beach spreads across Chance’s face.
“Well, if that’s the case, why not stay out in Miami with me, little cousin and learn from the master who was able to fly under the radar for years and amass an empire without anyone knowing who I am or what I planned.” The smugness in his tone tells me he loves his ego being stroked.
“Are you serious?” The man is acting the part perfectly, I give him that.
“I didn’t relish the thought of killing my own blood, to begin with, so if you are willing to dismantle your father’s business and hand everything over I don’t see a reason why I should kill you.”
“What about my mom and aunts?”
Chance ponders his question for a minute. “They remain in New York, they are never to try and bring back the Murdoch name or rise against me and the Vargas cartel when they move into the city then they can remain breathing.”
“And what of their husbands?” That question has Chance sitting straight in his chair and suddenly looking serious.
“Prove to me you are worthy of my time and can be trusted and you have my word I will release the six of them back to their wives on conditions of course.”
“I would expect nothing less.”
“It’s settled then.”
“I’ll see you in a couple of days, cousin.” He says before ending the call, Chance tosses his phone to the man in the front.
“Did you get a location?” He asks.
“Yes, he’s back in New York at the family residence.”
“Keep an eye on him, from what I have heard the kid isn’t lying, he really did hate his father.” I know a lot of people claim to hate their parents but from the research I have done on the Murdoch family there is nothing to suggest that they are not a united front. There are no pictures of Bishop and Kiara Murdoch’s son online, there are none of Knight’s twins or their sister Carlina’s daughter. There is a reason they aren’t in the public eye and if Chance wasn’t so worried about inflating his ego, he would see that.
* * *
We pull up out front of Chance’s ostentatious size mansion, I want to roll my eyes but I remember my training and smile politely as he offers his hand to help me from the car, the moment our skin comes into contact I want to tear my hand back but I grit my teeth and breathe through it. His clammy hand wraps around my small one as he leads me up the large marble stairs, who the hell has marble stairs out the front of their house?
“You are going to love it here, darling, you will of course have a limit on the amount you can spend and I will have Charles set up a weekly allowance for you.” I just nod and play the part, when we are mere feet from the door it is opened from the inside by a man dressed like a butler who bows as we walk past. “The bags are in the car, take them to Ms. Martinez’s room and make sure everything is in order.” He barks as the man who quickly scurries out to the car to do as he is told.
Chance takes me on the tour of the monstrosity he calls home, this man is so full of himself it can be seen in every place you look. Everything is gold and white, and no other colors are displayed. I learned many years ago that to truly know someone all you have to do is watch and listen, people get so caught up in talking about themselves that they never filter the information they leak. For example, Chance has just let slip that without him the oil company that was caught paying their workers under minimum wage and didn’t have the right permits was being forced to shut down until he stepped and covered it up.
Of course, he gets a kickback from that. I may play the role of damsel well but make no mistake I am listening to every word he says, information is knowledge and knowledge is power.
“Right, I must attend to business but I expect you to be ready and presentable by eight for dinner.” Plastering a smile on my face I nod. “Follow Margaret and she will show you where your room is.” He reaches out and cups my cheek in what I am sure he thinks is a tender gesture, my stomach rolls. “Until I can train you correctly, I have others coming by to… ease my craving.” Bile rises in my throat, the innuendo isn’t lost on me, I keep my face blank so he can’t see the relief as I turn and hastily follow after the woman.
I kept my gaze down the entire way, I know nothing of this woman and for all I know she could be reporting my every move back to Chance. I need to keep a low profile and gather as much information as I can about my new home and future husband. Margaret points out that Chance stays on the opposite side of the mansion to me, I force a pout and nod, her eyes crinkle at the corners but she says nothing until we reachmyroom, she opens the door to reveal a room so large that I have to spin in a circle just to see the whole damn thing.
“You have your own private bathroom and your walk-in closet is over there.” She points to the side of the room where there are two double doors. “Mr. Bennett took the liberty of buying you afewthings that he likes and thinks will look good on you.” I clasp my hands in front of myself and nod. “If you need anything, there is a buzzer on the bedside table, push that, and one of the staff will be here within minutes.” It irks me when she bows and excuses herself from the room, I give it a minute before I rush over and lock it, the moment the lock clicks into place I rest back against the door and bang my head.
Is revenge really worth all of this?
ROYAL
“What the hell are you talking about?” My mom snaps at me from across the room, I school my features and make sure to keep all emotion from my face.
“The family business is no more, Luka was instructed to pull all men from their posts and allow the Vargas cartel entry into New York. I will fly out tomorrow and meet with Chance–.”
