Time fractured into slow motion.Richard's gun swung between Damien and me, his finger trembling on the trigger. Behind him, four armed men in tactical gear blocked the doorway."Nobody move." Richard's voice was eerily calm. "Flora, step away from the criminal. Now."I did not move. Could not move. My body refused to obey."Flora." Harder now. "I will not ask again."Damien shifted, trying to stand despite his wounds. Richard's gun locked on him instantly."Do it and she watches you die." Richard's smile was almost gentle. "Is that what you want, Flora? To see his brains on the wall?""Richard, please—""Please what? Please let you play house with this trash? Please pretend you were not in my bed six weeks ago?" His laugh was broken glass. "Oh wait. You were not. You were spreading your legs for him while wearing my ring."Axel moved incrementally toward a weapon on the table. One of Richard's men aimed at him."Everyone stays very still," Richard continued. "Or I start shooting. Flo
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