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He nods. “I’ll be at work tomorrow.” He glances down. “Just need the arm checked, and I’ll be good to go.”

I step to the side and gesture for Saunders to come to me.

“Yes, little boss lady?”

“Don’t make me shoot you,” Knight mutters.

I can’t help but smile before saying, “Take Arthur to the hospital. When they’re done fixing him up, drop him off with Andrew.”

“On it.”

Before they can walk away, I ask, “Any casualties?”

Saunders shakes his head.

Thank God.

“Let’s go home,” Knight says while placing his hand on my lower back.

Nodding, I walk with him to our SUV, and when he opens the backdoor, we hear Davies shouting, “Wait for us, lovebirds.”

“Christ,” Knight grumbles while I climb into the back seat. He slides in beside me and says, “I have to get used to them again.”

“I think they’re awesome,” I give my two cents.

“Don’t tell them that. I’ll never hear the end of it.”

Chapter 30

CASSIA

When I walk into the last warehouse after visiting the other two, it’s to find my people are hard at work.

No one notices as I watch them for a few minutes. Some are putting jewels in stuffed bears, and others are placing counterfeit notes in baby formula tins.

“Can I have everyone’s attention,” I call out.

Heads snap up, and slowly, it grows silent.

“I’m happy to see you all hard at work, but I have announcements to make.” When I’m sure I have their attention, I lift my chin higher. “I’ve taken over my rightful place as the head of the organization. If anyone has a problem with it, you’re free to leave right now.”

I wait for a full minute, and when no one gets up to leave, I gesture at Knight. “This is Lincoln Knight. He’s my second-in-charge, and you’ll report to him going forward. Savvas is no longer with us. He betrayed us and paid for it with his life. If anyone else tries to betray the organization, I will execute them.”

They all just keep looking at us. Then I add, “Everyone will get a ten percent increase.”

Cheers break out, and it has me muttering, “I thought that would get a reaction out of them.”

Knight chuckles, then steps forward and shouts, “Get back to work. I want the cargo on the trucks by sundown. We have a lot of catching up to do.”

“Yes, boss,” some of the people shout, but the vibe remains happy from the good news I gave them.

“That takes care of the warehouses. Let’s go home. I don’t want to be late for my meeting with Arthur.”

We head out to the SUV and get in. When Knight starts the engine, he asks, “Are you going to leave Arthur in charge of the soldiers and weapons?”

“No. I’m thinking about letting Saunders take over that part of the business. What are your thoughts?”

He shrugs. “He’s a good choice, but what will you do with Arthur?”

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