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The sheer size of it was almost comical.

My curiosity grew by the second. “Well? What’s inside?”

Lei smirked. “Patience, Moni.”

A set of workers approached the box from behind and began to work on the latches holding the container closed.

Once done, the helicopters landed, Chen, Duck, and Hu left one helicopter while my ladies-in-waiting left the other.

I could tell by their faces as they headed our way and passed the box that they knew exactly what was inside.

Somebody is going to tell me what’s in there?

Right as I was about to ask Thandi, Chen checked his watch. “I was told that Monique’s sisters will be here in less than two minutes.”

Oh shit.

Excitement burst through me and I forgot about the gift. “Really?”

“Yes.” Chen looked at Lei. “All three helicopters are heading this way. However. . .”

Lei eyed him. “Yes?”

“Banks called and explained that they will be bringing in Rowe Street Mob helicopters too and him as well as Marcelo will be a few minutes late.”

Alright now, Banks. Don’t start shit today.

Annoyed, I stepped to him. “Did Banks say why Marcelo and he would be late?”

Chen continued to look at Lei. “Apparently, Banks wanted to pick uptwosurprise guests.”

I could tell Lei was pissed with that news. He remained quiet, but his jaw clenched tight and his eyebrows furrowed.

The Mountain Master did not like surprises, especially ones that came to the East.

What the fuck, Banks? Who are the surprise guests? You better not be starting any shit.

Chapter seventeen

Like a Hole Had Been Filled

Moni

Minutes later, the sound of approaching helicopters grew louder.

It’s them!

My heart began to race.

Nervous excitement bubbled up inside me.

I shifted from side to side, unable to keep still.

It felt like it had been years since I’d seen them, instead of weeks.

Plus, I wanted my sisters to be impressed by the East, to like Lei and his aunts, but not feel too overwhelmed by everything.

Even more, I hoped I was making the right decision with moving them so quickly into Lotus Blossom.

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