Page 136 of Stains of Desire
"What would that be?"
He firmly says, "Get in the car, Axel. We'll talk on the way."
I sigh and go to the passenger's side. When I slide in the luxury leather, I ask, "This is slick, but is it worth the $18 million?"
Gustave grunts. "Depends on if $18 million is a lot of money to you or not."
"Point taken. Where are we going?"
He turns on the car and shifts the gears into drive. "Interpol. Tomorrow, we go see Louis Couture."
My pulse increases. "He can't help me and doesn't need to have any part of what I'm up against."
"That's where you're wrong."
I'm over this song and dance.
"Can you please tell me why Felton rerouted my flight from London to France and the purpose of us being together right now?"
"I know Penelope."
My stomach twists. "How's that?"
"I'm a global leader."
I reach over and put my hand on his throat and growl, "Where is she?"
The car swerves, and he slams the brakes. I go flying against the dashboard.
He chokes and throws the car door open and gets out.
I get out, too, coming around the front of the vehicle and yelling, "Where is she?"
He holds his hands up, moves toward the trunk, and barks, "Listen to what I have to say. I'm working on taking them down."
I freeze, and we stare at each other.
He holds his hands up higher. "Calm down. I'll tell you everything. I'm here to help you find Penelope and Millie."
"What do you know about Millie?"
"Get in the car, keep your hands off my throat, and listen to what I have to say."
A cloud covers the sun, and it darkens. "If you're with them, I will kill you."
"They kidnapped my daughter years ago. I've been trying to take them down ever since."
I don't move. I don't know this guy, and while he says Andre, Malin, and Felton can vouch for him, they aren't here to do so.
He admitted to being a global leader.
To take them down.
They kidnapped his daughter.
Felton wouldn't have put me in this situation.
I release a breath. "Okay. How do you know Penelope?"
