Corp. no longer sent a shiver down my spine. The fear had been replaced by a cold, hard resolve. He saw the

ow, a dangerous undercurrent to it. The raw fury was sti

l extent of the law for her crimes. For attempting to murder my brother.

arm, let out a choked sob. "Edwardo, don't

again. I can even arrange for a quiet, comfortable severance. No prison." He took a step closer, his voice dropping to a persuasive murmur. "And for you... I

Restart? A date? The thought was so repulsive, it made my stomach churn. He was

icly shamed me, crippled my brother, and celebrated with your mistress? You think a 'dat

e, Blair. But know this: Cassie will never see the inside

she deserves it. Justice is not negotiable. An

akes! But she's just a girl!" His v

burning. "And a girl who betrayed your trust, stole your compa

er day. I'll use every legal loophole, every powerful connection. I'll buy up your suppliers, cut off your distribution. I'll bury you." He looked at me, a cruel glint in h

. Moreno Corp., finally on the path to recovery thanks

cane on the floor. "You wouldn't dare, Edwardo! You'd be destroying y

ess. I am pragmatic. My loyalty is to those who deserve it. And Cassi

his voice cold. "Justice for Cassie, and the comp

ge to protect the woman who tried to kill his own unbor

ith tears. They narro

e would burn my father's legacy to the ground. But if

steady. "I'll make you a

uched Edwardo's lips.

in Moreno Corp. to me. You will inject five million dollars in capital to ensure our stability. And yo

hocked. "You want my sh

stupidity tax. You are paying for the privilege of kee

g at Cassie's tearful face,

uture and full control of our company. Cassie was free, yes, but she was E

.

walked out of the police s

Edwardo c

I... I wanted to say... thank

phone. "I did it for the five million dollars.

ot into his car where Cassie was waiting. She lea

hollow ache. I felt a wave of nausea, like watchin

d to the empty air, "yo

led a cab. "To the airport," I t