Four Brothers and a Bride

Chapter 170

Chapter 170: Chapter 170

DEMI

Maddi pulls me roughly by the arm into when we go into the kitchen under the pretense of getting refreshments for everyone. I already knew this was going to happen given the temper flashing in her eyes after I laid out my plan. She clicks the door shut and turns to me, eyes flashing.

"You’ve got to be kidding me. What the hell was that? Do you really expect me to wait that long? By the time your fucking plan crystalizes, Ashal might be in a worse condition." She wipes her chin and moistens her lips. "Look, I’m just going to tell you this. Your plan’s reasonable but right now, reasonable will likely get Ashal killed and I’m not having it."

"You’ve got a better idea?" I tilt my head, amazed that she’d bother to share with me rather than go behind my back to do what she feels is right.

"I kind of do. It’s not fully fleshed out but it’s quicker than yours. If things go well, I could have Ashal back in time to cut his birthday cake." Her eyes light up just thinking about it.

A small smile plays across my lips as she shares the details of her plans with me.

"Maddi, it’s a good plan but that good plan could also get Ashal killed because it depends a lot on just you. Things are likely to go wrong if you try to save Ashal all by yourself." I place both hands on her shoulders to assure her. "I know how you feel. Thankfully, I managed to pick up a few things during my time at the mansion. I learnt to never bank on one plan. The more backup plans you have, the higher your chances at success."

"You have a backup plan?"

"Three, actually."

"Do they all ensure that Ashal gets rescued faster than plan A?"

"With the element of surprise in play? Certainly."

Now, Maddi gazes at me like I am her heroine. "I want to hear it all, NOW."

I recall a few lessons I have learnt from the Rollins family. Brett has taught me to always stay one step ahead of my enemies by always covering my base and making it extremely difficult for them to poke holes in my defense. Mother has taught me quiet strength. Although she appears to be the weakest link in the house, she has the Rollins men in the palm of her hands. Asher is very calculative and gives little room for emotions to drive his decisions or actions. Most times, that trait has made him a formidable threat.

Ashley can be volatile because he switches back and forth between being the good guy and the guy who isn’t afraid to do whatever it takes to get what he wants. Ashton is great at being unpredictable. Despite knowing his principles and temper, there’s always a nagging fear that he won’t conform or act the way you presume regarding any situation. He keeps you guessing and ends up surprising you all the time. Ashal doesn’t instantly appear to be a threat. In fact, it’s easy to let your guard down around him but when you get to know the different layers to him, everything becomes too late. He’s just as complicated as the rest of his family.

And me as a former member of that clan? I don’t stand out at all but I plan to tap into each person’s strength and switch between them as I go on. That will be my signature move as the former Demi Rollins.

Before I can share plan B with Maddi, Kat enters.

"Why make us go through this plan if you were just going to go behind our backs and do things differently?" A conspicuous frown creases her forehead as she hooks both hands on her hips. "I don’t get it, Demi."

"I needed to rub minds with more like-minded people in other to flesh out my other plans, Kat. This was no waste of time. Each one of us has peculiar strengths that can be harnessed to hasten things up and I intend to take advantage of it all. How else could I have known about Skylar’s postcards?" I beam at her. "I’m not doing this all by myself anymore. I want a team with the best people at the helm. Would you like to hear how you and Maddox fit in?"

She shrugs her shoulders. "Sure. Lay it on me."

After I am finished, they help me make a few tweaks to solidify our chances.

"I’ll get started with my sister." Maddi quips. She kisses my left cheek. "I’ll call when she takes the bait." She dashes out in a hurry.

"I better go help my brother investigate the postcards." Kat says with a smile. "What about my mum and your uncle."

"The less they know for now, the better for them. I think us younger folks can handle this."

I feel like there’s another plan fermenting in your head that you aren’t inclined to share with the rest of us?" She doesn’t give me time to answer. "You know what? I’d do the same if I were in

slimmer than with one plan and that’s good enough for me. I whip out my phone to make a call that will set my secret plan in

got some nerve, you know

you do but I need to talk to you, in

hesitates for a

Meet me there." The line cuts

***

and slide into the passenger seat. Asher

is this

"I think

brother has been abducted and my family is about to be ruined on MY

you. You didn’t buy into that fake video or the call I was forced to make to Ashton. That’s why you have been uncharacteristically calm about getting back at me." He only looks away

mutters under his breath, then turns to me with a grim look. "I’m not

don’t need your

in my car,

and I’m going

eyes get hooded.

last minute. With so many eyes outside, they wouldn’t have time to drag security along to Ashal’s new location. If they do, I’ll need you to be prepared to rescue your brother instead." I proceed to give him

if we’re going to rescue your brother and stop Liam and Skylar all in the nick of time, there isn’t a better way than for us to work together. By us, I mean your family has to cooperate with me and my people. I know they don’t want anything to do with me right now so

his steering wheel

men and the money at your command. Things would be faster and easier with your support. Do I

honestly think I don’t already have plans to rescue my

you and your family. They don’t necessarily suspect the people on MY team or expect us to join forces with the Rollins family. That’s how we get Ashal back safely, by working together secretly. Skylar also joined forces

tell he concurs with my words but

first place, Demi. I know this goes beyond what you feel for Ashton. You’ve earned the right to desire our destruction so why are you the captain of the ship that’s

Asher. I don’t know how your family copes with all the guilt from your past actions but I can’t live with mine knowing I led Liam here. This isn’t the justice I set out to achieve with him. He’s become the monster he was supposed to fight. I need to stop him before things get out of hand." I lock eyes with Asher. "Your

says nothing for

to involve so many

to. I needed and still need help bringing the truth to light. They’re not just random people. They’re my

they better not screw this up is all

luck, Ashal will be home in time to cut his birthday cake." I assure him, borrowing Maddi’s words. "And you’ll have the real culprit on your hands; your

over his face at my words. He isn’t excited about busting his sister for some reason. I would expect that from Ashton but Asher?

up from there.

the car, get

"Demi?"

hum in

be at

the party. Got it." I cut him off. I don’t need to know where Ashton will be at. I want to face him after Ashal is safely returned home. Until then, I am

say whatever else is on his mind. Finally, he caves. "Don’t wear that damn dress to our party. I’m not sharing all that media attention

luxurious appeal of the home is lost on me as I make my way to the living room where Mr.

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