Page 79 of Dust to Dust

“Are you not answering my calls?” Callum demanded.

“I was busy.”

“With Isla’s pussy?”

“Watch yourself,” I growled.

Callum chuckled. “Considering the bullshit you pulled yesterday morning, you owe me.”

“Please tell me you didn’t just call to give me shit for that?”

“Actually, I need you in a business capacity.”

“I don’t like the sound of this.”

“Caterina isn’t feeling well enough to attend the Green and Gold Gala with me tonight.”

“I really don’t like the sound of this.”

“I need you and Isla to attend.”

“I really fucking don’t like the sound of that.”

“Before you say no, I’m not talking about sending you on your own. I’ll be there as well.”

“Why aren’t you asking Dare? You know he’s a thousand times better in any social situation.”

“I need a female face in our party, and Dare has too many females to choose from.”

“Why do we need a woman?”

“Because we’re trying to sniff out investors for the casino.”

“Which is why you want to bring Isla?”

Her gaze shifted from the TV over to me. “What is it?”

“Callum wants us to attend a benefit with him tonight.”

Her eyes widened. “I’ve never been to one of those.”

“Would you be willing to go with me?”

“Of course.” She frowned. “But I don’t think I have anything to wear.”

“That’s okay. I can handle that.”

Her lips quirked up. “You’re going to handle a formal dress for me?”

“Trust me. I have connections.”

As Isla’s hands went to her neck, her amusement faded. “What about my bruises?”

“I’ll have a makeup artist cover them.”

“Let me guess. You have connections to one of those, too.”

“I do,” I replied with a smirk.

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