Page 86 of King of Sloth (Kings of Sin)

Asher’s $200-million transfer earlier this year had made headlines worldwide, but it came with a unique stipulation: a two-year probationary period, during which he must uphold the contract’s ironclad morality clause, among other things. If he didn’t, his contract would be terminated, and he’d have to pay back half of his first two years’ earnings.

Asher’s face clouded at the mention of his rival. Vincent was the only player who came close to matching his fame and talent.

“Vincent’s an asshole,” he said.

“I don’t care. Your rivalry is whipping the tabloids into a frenzy, and we don’t need that right now. Shape the hell up, Asher, or I will personally hire a mercenary to repossess every car in your garageandmake sure Rahim never sells you another vehicle. That upcoming limited-edition Bugatti you have your eye on? Gone to the next highest bidder.”

Asher was famous, but I was determined, fed up, and pissed off. Plus Rahim, his luxury car broker, owed me for the sheer number of referrals I’d sent his way (for people who were more responsible drivers than a certain athlete).

Asher swallowed at my threat. “Come on, Sloane. That’s not—”

“Take care of it. Now.”

I ended the call. Some clients required tougher love than others; Asher required freaking titanium.

I had a few minutes before my next meeting, so I quickly checked my phone.

XAVIER

Black coffee, two sugars?

A smile touched my lips, easing my frustration over Asher.

I’m working

XAVIER

That wasn’t the question, Luna

…

No sugar today. I’ve had too much already

I blamed the doughnuts Jillian had brought for breakfast.

I didn’t get an immediate answer from him, so I turned to my group chat with the girls.

ISABELLA

Operation PW is in full swing ;)

ISABELLA

I MAY have gone to PW’s favorite cafe to write today, and I MAY have overheard him discussing an upcoming blog post

My heart skipped a beat.

Is it…

ISABELLA

Mmhmm. He didn’t name names, but I’m almost positive it’s what we planted

VIVIAN

Do you think he’ll actually run it?

VIVIAN

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