Page 56 of Secret Billionaire

Ty’s eyes widened. “You know him?”

“He’s been coming into the bar now and then. Not my favorite customer. How do you know him?”

Ty shuffled his feet. “Um…when I got busted, he was my supplier. I dealt for him. When I went to juvie, I owed him some money, and since I was locked up there was nothing I could do about it. They had confiscated my stuff.”

“Wait, so you’re telling me this guy is a drug dealer?”

“Yes, he’s a bad dude. Bad mojo. When I saw him, I about shit myself. I’m not kidding he is evil. I don’t know how he found me here.”

“Ty, I don’t think he was here because of you. I had a run in with him way before you started working for me.”

He raised his thick brows. “Really?”

“Really. He’s an asshole, but now that I know how he makes his living, I’m even more concerned about him hanging around my bar.”

“Just be careful. He runs with some bad dudes.”

“I’m worried about you.” She ruffled his hair. “I’m glad you told me.”

He lifted a corner of his mouth, “I hope I’m not stepping in shit but what’s with you and Jesse?”

“There is no me and Jesse anymore.”

He leaned back in his chair and sized her up. “Is it because he found out who you really are?” She froze and stared at him with wide eyes. He said, “Faye, I was born at night but not last night. This is a small town. Did you really think he wouldn’t find out?”

She put a hand to her throat and whispered, “Was it you then?”

“Me what?”

“That told him.”

“Hell no! I’d never do that to you.”

“Thank God. I don’t think I could have handled losing you too.”

Ty tugged at his earring, looking thoughtful. “Do you mean what you just said?”

“What did I say?”

“About not wanting to lose me too.”

“Yeah, I’ve grown quite fond of you, even if you’re a bit on the cocky side. I know you’re as soft as mush underneath all that.” She gave him a playful shove.

He grinned, then looked down, “Faye, I’m guessing this secrecy thing must run in the family.”

Her heart lurched. “Why’s that?”

“Well, don’t freak out on me…promise?”

“I promise, now spill it!”

“I don’t know how else to say this…so I guess I’ll just say it…okay…um…Marcus is my dad.”

Her face was a total blank. “Marcus?”

“Marcus, your half-brother…you know…the one rotting in prison for blackmailing your family last year.”

Her mouth dropped open, “Ty… I-I don’t know what to say.”

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