"Do you really fancy her?" Richard's voice was commanding and distant, with the weight of his office.

"Yes."

Richard's eyes betrayed his irritation. "Then leave her alone, or the consequences will be more than the Lankas can handle."

Sofia reporting Cyrus to the police had crossed Richard's threshhold of patience. He could not have Jack associated with her any longer, or the Monroes humiliated.

My eyes grew cold as I stood staring at Richard. "Dad, if you chase the Lankas, I will chase the Monroe Group."

The Monroe Group was Richard's lifetime achievement—his pride and endeavor.

Richard's eyes flamed with rage. "You really want to battle the Monroes on behalf...