Page 128 of Merciless Queen

…Don’t tempt me.

Me

There’s a reason you haven’t yet, and I’ll figure it out.

What are you working on?

Vanessa

Does it matter?

Me

Considering I have a stake in the Bratva’s businesses, yes.

Vanessa

If you believe that, stop smoking whatever you did. It’s messing with your head.

Me

Funny. Seriously. What are you doing?

Vanessa

Why are you talking to me? Go work or do anything useful.

Me

I was, until my lawyers called. Yours won’t leave them alone.

Vanessa

Easy fix. End the contract and they will.

Me

Hand me your businesses and I will. Your options are limited.

Vanessa

This is a farce. I waved the white flag when I left you alive. Don’t make me regret it. We’re even, as you’ve said before, so let me go.

Me

Never.

Vanessa

Then I will re-initiate this war so quickly, your head will spin.

Me

Lie to yourself some more. Why don’t we make the marriage real? Realer than the certificate makes it.

Vanessa

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