Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Black Gate had become the center of a perfect storm, with players from every side suddenly involved. At first, it seemed like the whole mess was about Susanna.

But in a blink-

Most of Black Gate's key resources were snatched away, right under their noses!

Derek hadn't slept a wink all night.

Leroy stepped into the study, Caden-Derek's right-hand man-trailing behind.

"Sir, Caden's here," Leroy said respectfully.

Derek, exhausted, had only managed to drift off just before dawn. He opened his tired eyes at Leroy's voice and waved him away.

Leroy nodded, about to close the door, then hesitated, remembering something. "Sir, Adelle waited up for you all night."

Derek's head already throbbed. Leroy's words only made it worse. He waved his hand impatiently, not even bothering to comment about Adelle.

He didn't have time to babysit anyone right now-not even Adelle.

Leroy took the hint and quietly shut the door, leaving Derek and Caden alone. Caden's expression was grim. "No sign of anyone in their hands," he said.

He was talking about Dan, Finch, and Adelle.

With Black Gate under fire, Derek's old allies suddenly seemed less dependable. He couldn't be sure who had taken Susanna anymore he just wanted her found, fast.

Hearing Caden's report, Derek's face grew even darker.

he bit out,

nor either of

if... they were never taken by any of them?" Caden

frustration boiled over. "Then where

just shook his head, at

pressed, "You've checked

"Yes, sir. Every angle."

into

couple sharp

them have her, why are

know where

twisted mess was

added, "Dan's people are secretly digging

that tells me

with

Derek's frown deepened.

crew was snooping around, there

who the hell did have her? Finch?

Derek's stomach

twisted at the

didn't want to

and was the last person he'd suspect but this, situation was too urgent for

digging into

shot up. "Finch is