The words filled me with disgust. But with Mason in Gabriel's hands, I dared not provoke him. Who knew what he might do?

I took a deep breath to steady myself, then said slowly, "Your goal is me. Taking Buddy doesn't help you. Just let him go, please."

"SOFIA LANKA, that's what I used to think," Gabriel said. "But after LYON got me thrown in prison and ruined Nyce Tech, I've changed my mind."

My grip on the phone tightened. "What do you want now?"

"I want LYON to feel the pain I am going through. As I cannot bankrupt Prospectus Technology, taking Buddy will make him suffer as much...