Chapter 34

"You should be thankful I know what Auntie Tamara was doing—otherwise, I’d have thrown red paint on you and let my cousin haunt you," he said, probably the longest sentence his mouth had ever uttered.

"I’m only doing this because I pity you. You’re a pawn, Cassidy North. I suggest you stop this and give yourself some worth before it’s too late," he added.

"Mr. Eros..."

"Johnny paid me to help him find the woman he’s obsessed with. But I’m not the threat here—Andrew is. He just wired most of his money to that little brat, and he’ll do anything to find her. To find 'you'."

I swallowed hard, listening carefully to his words.

"Leave. Disappear. I’ll help you. Forget whatever Auntie Tamara promised you. Don’t feel guilty or regret the money she gave you. Think about it—were you only worth a million dollars?" he asked, frowning as he saw hesitation on my face.

I shook my head.

He pulled a calling card from his pocket and handed it to me. "When you’re ready." Then he pivoted and started walk