Page 59 of Rebellion

“Like I said, he gets all the glory,” Miller said. Although her voice cracked slightly.

Oleg scowled.

“How certain are you he won’t do the same thing he’s got planned for Rogan to you?” Miller asked him.

Sofia kept silent, watching them. She got it. Miller was trying to turn Oleg against Arnie.

It was a dangerous ploy, but at the moment, it wasn’t like they had any other plays.

“Because we have agreement,” Oleg stated.

But was he starting to sound uncertain?

“Right, and I’m sure he’s known for keeping his word,” Miller said sarcastically.

“Shut up. Your words poison.” Oleg moved over to her, leaning in to wrap his hands around Miller’s neck. “You hear me? Shut up before I shut you up. For good.”

Miller gasped for breath.

Oh God.

He was going to kill her!

“Stop! You have to stop!” Sofia screamed. “Someone, come in here! He’s going to kill her!”

Suddenly, Anton and Pavel raced in and grabbed Oleg, pulling him off Miller.

Sofia sobbed in relief.

Oh, God.

She’d felt for sure that he’d been going to kill her.

Oh God.

Oh God.

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Miller stared over at Sofia, clearly shaken.

“Miller, are you okay?” Sofia asked. “Oh God, I thought he was going to kill you.”

Miller moved her head around, wincing in obvious pain. “Where is he?”

“Pavel pulled him off you. Oleg walked out.” She felt like she was barely keeping it together. “He was fuming. Why did you push him like that?”

“I’m trying to get us out of here alive,” Miller whispered.

Pavel and Anton stood across the room, smoking.

“Yeah? I don’t think it’s working, considering you almost died! If he didn’t need you for the call to Rogan, I think he would have finished the job. Please, Miller. Be careful.”

“Okay. I hear you. I can’t believe you pretended to date that ass.”

“Sometimes we have to go through hell to protect family,” Sofia replied.

Oleg was rattled.

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