บททั้งหมดของ Sins of the Family: Falling for my Step-Uncle: บทที่ 71 - บทที่ 80

I had been sitting in the hazy bar for two hours watching one Andre Salazar. He’s the sixth member of Charlie’s regular security team. Up until two months ago, he was consistently assigned as of Charlie’s personal bodyguards outside of work events as well. He had regular stints where he was with Charles day and night.He also had a gambling problem and a penchant for bar fights. The Drakos trust had bailed him out more than once in the recent years. All charges mysteriously dropped. Details that made me unsure he was our ideal candidate. Those kinds of favors typically instill some kind of loyalty. However, all the resources told us he hated Charles. With that, it didn’t take long to figure out why he continued to work for him.A woman.Another Drakos bastard, to be precise. Another cousin of mine and Charlie’s niece, Silvia Cortez. She was the daughter of Charlie’s younger sister, born out of wedlock before her first marriage. Despite her standing within the family, she was still a m

I suddenly felt the desperate need to get out of there. To get away from Sylas. Because if I didn’t, I would give in. I’d let him comfort me. I’d let him make it better. But it wouldn’t be real. It would put me right back where I am.But it was no use.I pushed past Sylas, trying to rush out of the house, but he caught me. His arms wrapped around me. Feeling so perfect. So wonderfully strong and gentle. A sob forced its way from my chest and my knees gave out. I couldn’t tell if I was pushing him away or pulling him closer. Either way, the tears wouldn’t stop.Eventually, I felt my body move. I clung to Sylas as the world pulled away. He carried me somewhere, setting me down on his lap as he whispered soothingly. Rubbing my back. Caressing my hair. Rocking me as he held me. I wanted to be angry. I wanted to make it stop. But it was no use. I couldn’t fight the calmness that started to settle in. I couldn’t stop the relief Sylas made me feel.This was it. This had to be it. I had to ma

“I still say you let me and my team handle this,” Carla stated. “I can get them caught up and they can get a warrant.”“You know that won’t happen,” I snapped, giving her a harsh stare. We’d already talked about this. “They’ll never get one broad enough without stronger evidence of a crime. The only thing you’ll accomplish is tipping Charles off and giving him time to destroy everything.”“We have the club,” Carla argued. “There’s enough there with Andre’s testimony to support money laundering.”“I said no, Carla,” I stated firmly.I’d put in too much work to take that kind of a risk now. Besides, I wanted to see the evidence for myself.“We keep working,” I said. “Whatever it takes, we figure out how to get me in that office as soon as possible.”“I’m telling you, I don’t see how we can get you in there without him finding out,” Shawn said. “Even if we hide that it’s you, he’s going to figure out something is off. He’ll put his guard up even more if he isn’t spooked. That leaves our

I spent some extra time on my makeup. Thankfully, I didn’t have to wear a skimpy dress again, at least. I told Darla that I would come up to the club, but I obviously wasn’t going to be working. So, I picked something I felt more comfortable in. I would speak to this Mr. Smith and thank him for intervening on my behalf. Assure him that I’m fine but that the job just wasn’t for me. That should be all it took to appease him. Then Darla would keep her job and we could all move on.I pulled on my favorite pair of skinny jeans. Some black boots that always helped my confidence. And a flowy top that I knew Christina would approve of. I may not need to blend in with the dancers, but I didn’t want to stand out either.“Are you sure you want to do this?” Christina asked from the doorway.“Yes, Chris. I’m sure,” I told her firmly. “It’s not that big of a deal.”Christina crossed her arms and leaned against the jamb. “You know, I don’t know how I feel about this being the situation that has you

I gave him a relieved smile. Thankful that he accepted my denial. But he still made no indication that he was done with our conversation. If you could call it that.“So, tell me, Sawyer. If you don’t need to work at the club, what do you do for a living?” he asked, reaching over my shoulder for a bottle of very expensive champagne that was on ice. Followed by a single glass.“Uh, well…” I swallowed again. Watching his hands as they deftly opened the bottle. “What do you do?” I asked, sticking to the same tactic as before.He grinned again. “Commodities trading,” he said plainly, handing me the glass he had poured.“You’re not partaking?” I asked, indicating the single glass.“Only when I celebrate,” he replied somewhat playfully. “Unless this is you agreeing to come to my hotel room tonight, that’s not the case.”If I had been drinking, I would have choked. My hand froze on the glass as I reached for it. Our fingers touched and suddenly, thoughts of Sylas flooded my mind.The situation