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“Both.”
I’m surprised by his honesty.
“I didn’t go to Winter because I haven’t heard from her in months. Then, when I do see her and ask her and her husband for help in stopping the engagement from happening, she does nothing. To make matters worse, she stopped texting, which I guess is good since my dad took my phone when he made me come home.”
“There are a lot of reasons she couldn’t stop the engagement. I’m sure Midas saw it as a good business move.”
“All my life I’ve heard what a fair ruler Midas was. Well, in my book, he’s not! He only does what’s best for him. As for marrying me off as a good business move, I guess the question is good for who? Certainly not me.” I hold up my hand to stop him from speaking. “God knows I know women don’t matter in the eyes of the Mafia, but it still sucks.”
“I was going to say that Midas has always had his own agenda.”
“Oh.”
“I was also going to say that you matter, Ariel, which is why I agreed to help you.”
“Why didn’t you say that the first time I came to you for help?” I laugh. “It might have swayed my mind.”
“Because I needed you to be sure that you wanted the kind of help I’m offering. It’s not for everyone.”
“The sex part?”
“The obeying part. Sex is only a small part of the transformation that you’re going to go through while you’re with me.”
I have nothing to say to that because I thought he only dealt in sex. I mean, he owns a freaking sex club. Now I’m wondering what other deals he offers.
We reach Manhattan and go to a trendy part of town where all the designer stores are. I wonder if he knows that most of the places won’t have clothes in my size. Guess we’re going to find out because our first stop is Saks.
A woman walks up to us, smiling. “Mr. Van der Zee. So lovely to see you again. And this must be Ms. Triton.”
Kieran gives her a panty-melting smile. “Thanks for getting us in, Carlotta. How’s the husband?”
“Linus is Linus.” Her cheeks turn a pretty shade of pink. “We’re expecting.”
“Damn. Now I owe Sebastian a bottle of whisky. Tell Linus to stop by the club. I’d like to give you two a gift as well.”
“I’ll tell him, but there’s no need. You brought us together, and that’s the best gift of all.” She lets out a small laugh. “Listen to me, rattling on. The dressing room is ready with the items that you requested. They’re also waiting for you in the shoe department.”
“Thank you, Carlotta.”
When she’s gone, I say, “She seems nice. Another unfortunate soul who made a deal with you?”
He grins. “Now you’re catching on.”
“Not going to answer?”
“Yes, I helped her out a long time ago.”
“And she met her husband because of it?”
“She did.”
“Guess I came to the right guy, since a husband that’s not Max Erics is exactly what I need.” I look around. “Where are the dressing rooms?”
“This way.”
He leads me across the store, to the women’s section.
“Your dressing room is the first one on the right.”
