Page 104 of Vow To The Devil

ChapterForty-One

TALIA

Istand in the corner of the opulent office, watching as Dare and Burn sign the official contract. Olive stands beside me, rocking Hope in her arms. She looks like mentally, she is in another space instead of being here in this lawyer's office. I'm a bit jealous of her.

Dare and Burn's pens scratch across the paper, sealing their fates as co-owners of the family's controlling business interest.

"There you go," Burn says as he finishes signing with a flourish. "You are now officially my co-CEO. Welcome back to the family business."

Dare accepts the document with a nod, his eyes scanning over it quickly. "It's good to be back," he says. A smirk rides his face.

Burn gives him a knowing smile and claps him on the back. "You know, it's not so bad having a partner in crime."

Dare chuckles, his eyes glinting with mischief. "Oh, I plan on being much more than just a partner in crime."

He glances at me and I give him a vague smile. Folding my arms across my chest, I carefully avoid Burn's questioning gaze.

Burn sticks his thumb out, gesturing to me.

"Is your wife ever going to defrost?"

Dare bleats out a laugh. "I don't speak for her. But I wouldn't expect much in that department. You're in the doghouse."

I glare at Dare and his laugh dies off. He clears his throat. Burn rubs a hand over his mouth and looks at me.

"I'll find a way out eventually," he says.

I turn away, attending to Hope. Olivia stares at me and touches my hand. It's her way of silently communicating that she understands why I'm so tense and upset.

Dare sets down his pen first, his eyes flashing with triumph. Burn's mouth quirks in a grin as he signs the final page with all due fanfare. They clasp hands firmly across the desk, solidarity in success.

But Dare's grip lingers, and unspoken emotion passes between them. My throat tightens at the rekindled love these brothers share, forged in fire.

Burn pulls Dare into a crushing bear hug, thumping his back. Dare returns it with equal fervor, the brothers reveling in their hard-won victory.

"I can't believe that we actually took charge of the company," Burn murmurs, his voice thick. "I secretly thought that Remy would stay in place as CEO until he died."

Dare shakes his head. "Remy is undergoing a sea change right now. He's talking a lot about family. And yesterday, I saw him help a kid tie her shoes without getting angry even once. It's a little eerie, honestly."

Burn nods slowly. "Well, this empire is ours now. And we're going to build it into something greater than ever."

They break apart, clasping forearms.

My heart swells with pride and love for my husband, who is half of the Morgan Drilling company now.

All those who betrayed him will rue this day. But especially Felix... that no good daughter stealing son a bitch.

With Dare's brilliant strategy and Burn's ruthless drive, they will reclaim their birthright. The world has yet to witness the true power of the Morgan name.

But it soon will. The brothers' jaws are set, spines straight with purpose. This contract is only the first blow in their calculated war to restore their dynasty. Their enemies and doubters will scatter like leaves before a hurricane.

Burn turns to me, eyes glinting. "What do you think, Talia? Are you ready for Dare to disappear into the world of business? If I predict correctly, in about two months, he will be so busy that you won't see him for weeks on end."

I whip around, my eyes going to Dare. "Is that true??"

"No." He glares at his brother. "I'll never let business take me away from you, darling girl."

Burn huffs. "We'll see about that."

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