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“That about covers it. Other than to stay the fuck out of New Orleans.”
“Fiancée? Who the fuck are you talking about?” Travis asked.
If I didn’t know better, I’d say he honestly had no clue.
I leaned further over the table, cocking my head. “The very girl you were insistent that your brilliant son would marry, forming an entirely different alliance with Thomas Cartier. I’m curious. Does your good buddy here know that was your original plan?”
Travis was thoroughly confused, but Devin was furious. It would seem the two men would have something to discuss after our departure. What I found intriguing was that Travis was absolutely floored. Was it due to what I’d learned, or had he really had no clue about Raven, including the fact she was in my possession?
The nagging that too many pieces were still missing continued. There was another player in this game. I was almost certain of it. Who?
“You won’t get away with this,” Devin said as if he was certain that would be the case.
“It’s up to you to push the envelope or not. However, I caution you, Devin. You’re no fool. You know exactly what I’m capable of, and what my brothers and father are capable of. If you don’t heed my strong recommendation, I will enjoy ruining you then destroying your entire family, starting with your children.”
“You fucker.”
“Yes, that’s a word. I’ll leave you to your guests and your party now.” I headed for the door, stopping long enough to throw in another slight barb. “Incidentally, I left a sizable contribution to your charity in my family’s name.” I threw open the door, not bothering to grab my drink. I had no intention of staying long.
Francois laughed under his breath as he followed me into the corridor. “I’m curious, brother. How much of what you threatened him do you intend on doing?”
“Depends.”
“Maybe I should ask, were you bluffing?”
I grinned and tipped my head in his direction. “A good poker player never shows his cards.”
He clapped me on the back. “You are one cunning son of a bitch.”
We were already out the door when I heard a voice from behind. “Arman. Wait.”
I had hoped Travis would provide some additional information of his own. I didn’t bother turning around, instead moving to another area where guests hadn’t converged. “What is it? Make it quick. I have a plane to catch.”
“You’re wrong. There is no investigation involving your family.” His voice was edgy as if fearful he’d be caught by one of Devin’s men talking to me.
Exhaling, I shook my head as I shifted to face him. “What about the construction site located only a few miles from here?”
He glanced over his shoulder. “We were tipped that Mr. Carlos had something to do with it.”
“Interesting. And the man you sent in undercover?”
“That had nothing to do with me. In fact, I tried to pull him out.”
Poor Grayson had been caught in the middle of a very dangerous game.
“Why?” I glanced at Francois. “That doesn’t make any sense and is contrary to the information especially since you railroaded your way into the position.”
“I was highly recommended, pushed by Thomas and the people he knows, who are just as influential as you are. He strongly convinced me to stay out of your world.”
By the way he was talking, he meant he’d been coerced with tactics only my former brother would understand. “Interesting. Then why the fuck was Raven Cartier targeted?”
“I don’t know. I swear to God, I had nothing to do with that. Yes, I wanted revenge, but I’m not getting any younger and Thomas helped me see the light regarding Kyle’s death. If you get what I’m saying.”
I found it almost impossible to believe Thomas would push his friend into ceasing all intentions of destroying my family, but there was continued fear in his eyes. I just had to determine who he was more terrified of facing. Before I had a chance to grill him any further, my phone rang. A text from Maddox.
When I read the short passage, I was shocked. “Tell me about your son. Raven mentioned he was cruel, even violent.”
“What do you mean?” Ramsey asked, searching my eyes.
