Chapter 6

Quintessa drawled, “All these years, and have I ever told you, Sean, how utterly revolting you are when you shed your decency? What makes you think you can get away with destroying my mom’s life, trampling over my happiness, and still sleep soundly at night? I’ll tell you this if I can’t be happy, then no one in your precious little family will.”

Sean’s heart skipped a beat, but he was a seasoned player in life’s cruel games and quickly regained composure. With an air of condescension, he said, “Now, don’t do anything rash. Miranda’s already in the hospital because of you. Don’t think you can blackmail me with whatever you think you’ve got. You’re still green if you want to go up against me. But out of the love I once had for you as my daughter, I might be able to pull some strings and get you a lighter sentence – shave off a couple of years.”

Quintessa let out a bitter laugh, “A couple of years? What do you take me for, a beggar grateful for scraps? You married my mom, discarded her like she was nothing, and she died because of it. You should’ve known that by leaving me behind, you left your debt unpaid. As long as I’m here, I’ll be the noose around your whole family’s neck.”

Her voice rose, she exclaimed, “I’m not interested in making deals with you anymore. Officer, I have a report to make.”

Sean’s heart hammered against his ribcage, “Shut up! Don’t think I’m actually afraid of

you.”

fury. “After all these years of putting up with your family, do you really think I’ve got nothing on you? Don’t believe me? Then test me. Like your secretary who vanished five years ago, or the gift basket you sent. to Mayor last Thanksgiving – I know plenty. And let me tell you, I’m not afraid to go down if it means

cost. Weighing his options, he said, “Alright, I’ll get you out, but

glanced at him with disdain, “Officer, why aren’t you here

years, Quintessa. That’s the best I can offer.

important

officer asked impatiently, “What

“How long do

than

“That’s too short.”

shrugged, “Your call. It makes no difference to me –

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Chapte

“Fine, I’ll agree

her feet, “You have two days, Sean. I won’t wait a second

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