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mind was a blank, filled only with the contemptuous l

my ear and shatter

was glaring at me, her eyes red

! Devin! Where am I supposed to get th

ll and lighting a cigarette. All the s

with a cool detachment. "The Pr

s father, the President of the Sterling Knights, would never pay

do? Are we really going to give that

no choice," I said hoarsely. "Not unless you want every MC in California to

all your fault! If you weren't so useless, needing a woman to su

the ashtray. "Really? And if you could've kept your l

ls, tearing at each other, vent

y cut in. "Blaming each

lair, it's time for you

ou want me to pawn my jewelry

a's tone was non-negotiable. "This needs to be handled quickly. T

eyes and finally relented. She w

t with a velvet jewelry box

g sensation creeping up my face. These were supposed to be her assets

'll handle this. Devin, you

d I remained in the apartment. T

he sofa, crying silently, her

ation and regret. I had thrown Kalia

er if any of it h

returned. She tossed a

all there," s

hatred as she stared at the envelope,

ill give her the money. Remember, be

king up the h

ould be the most humil

ispered, "I swear, I will make Kalia pay for

t the venom in it sent

ing. Deep down, a

erything I had. I want