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The Contract
"I want Michelle Byrne."
Warren peered at the man sitting opposite him looking for an evidence to convince himself that it had been a joke but his face remained dark and unsmiling reminding him that Malcolm Knight never minced words.
“You are kidding, right?” He asked, unable to convince himself that he had heard well.
Malcolm Knight didn’t reply, instead, he perked up his brow.
“Preposterous! There is absolutely no way I am handing my daughter over to you for money.” Warren was angry. His insides burned. He had thought Malcolm would ask for a share of his company or even try to push his company under Knight Conglomerates but his daughter?
God! Did this man even know the value of family?
Did he think people could be bought with money?
Malcolm puffed out a ring of smoke like nothing had happened. “If I were you, Mr. Byrne. I’d put a lid o
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