Page 151 of Sweet Dominion

“My father gave her an army of men.”

Shock hit everyone’s faces, even Duck. It appeared that Chen had not told him about her new properties.

I continued, “He also gave her several properties within the Four Aces that puts her on equal footing with me. So much that. . .she may be making important decisions in the future that would not only impact the Four Aces but our position in the Diamond Syndicate. And if you don’t believe me, then ask her.”

Marcelo and Banks exchanged glances.

Dima scribbled notes.

Marcelo eyed me. “I want Rowe Street Mob’s lawyers to go over all paperwork that she has signed and will have to sign in the future.”

“Is that what you want?”

“Yes.”

“Fuck you. That will never happen.”

“Fuck me?” Marcelo touched his chest and then pointed to me. “No. Fuck you—”

“Alright. Alright. Fuck everybody.” Dima closed the notebook. “I’ve heard enough.”

We turned our views to him.

Dima’s cat purred as if to second his impending judgment.

Dima’s gaze swept over us all before he cleared his throat. “After reviewing the details and hearing all parties involved, I have reachedmyjudgment.”

I sat back in my chair, trying to keep my expression neutral, though the anger seethed just below the surface. I was ready for whatever was coming, but I didn’t like the way Dima’s eyes narrowed as he prepared to speak.

There were many ways he could lay down his judgement. Execution if he truly wanted to, but that would never happen. Some had gone into his dungeon for violating Law 480, but I knew he needed me to handle my father so I was pretty sure that was out.

Therefore, he could hand Rowe Street Mob a judgement that would give them more power and place them in a higher position with the Diamond Syndicate.

And then there were all types of penalties.

“Regarding Law 480,” Dima continued, “it has been determined that it wasnotviolated in this case."

Oh.

I blinked.

Thank you, Dima.

Chen blew out a long breath on my side as if he had been holding it in this whole time.

Dima continued, “The records and testimonies indicate that while Lei's actions wereextremeandunorthodox, they do not fall under the purview of Law 480.”

Marcelo’s face reddened with frustration.

Dima shrugged. “The law is designed to address specificinhumanebreaches toward Diamond Syndicate family. Things like a Syndicate family member raping, beating, kidnapping, and/or killing another’s family member for no excusable reason but greed and other wicked things.”

Banks hit the table. “Are you kidding me? He admitted to kidnapping my cousin. He clearly didn’t follow the law!”

“He admitted that hewouldkidnap her, but she sounded like awillingparty throughout at least 90% of her stay—”

“What about Stockton Syndrome?”

“You mean Stockholm Syndrome and I bet that if I had Moni come to this table, she would confirm that she wasvery willing.” Dima gestured to Lotus Blossom. “Banks, would you like your cousin to give her statement? She expressed that she wanted to earlier.”

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