Chapter 107: People I Want To Protect

"My hunch was right," Finnick smirked. "The moment I saw how he saved you during our first mission, I knew something was up."

He casually drummed his fingers on the wheel, amused as he tried to get under my skin.

"I know you've got a dark history with him. The chemistry between you two is undeniable, even now. He'd have already punched me out of jealousy-"

I leaned over and pinned Finnick against the car window. In doing so, I accidentally hit the tint button again, making the windows clear, but I didn't care.

"Let me make one thing clear, Finnick," I said, leaning closer to his ear. "As long as you all cooperate with me, I'll give you generous salaries and benefits. So stop meddling in my business and just drive." Out of the corner of my eye, I caught Ash glaring at me with a dark expression. I ignored him and leaned back in my seat.

"I surrender, ma'am," Finnick jokes, raising his hands in mock defeat. "Let's go so you can get some rest." He started the car.

As he drove, I sighed and leaned back against the headrest, closing my eyes. But even with my eyes shut, I couldn't relax. My head throbbed, and thinking about Ash only made it worse.

What's wrong with him?

More importantly, what's wrong with me?

"Your building looks nice," Finnick remarked as we arrived at my condo.

"You've said that too many times already," I replied as I unbuckled my seatbelt. "No matter how many hints you drop, I'm not letting you get a unit here. As long as you work for me, you'll stay in the hideout."

I was the sole owner of this building, which provided me with passive income. But it wasn't my only source of earnings. I had investments in several companies and received dividends. Simon also funded me through his control of the mafia. Lastly, I was a Certified Public Accountant. I work as a consultant, but only when I feel like it. The mafia's missions were my main priority.

"Got it," he said with a grin.

stepping out of

Finnick nodded

didn't need to be strong

me with

theme, every detail meticulously chosen-from the golden tiles to the chandeliers.

he failed. We had an agreement: if I could build my own company, he would let me do as I

their skills to make this building profitable. Evangeline helped me with the designs,

I only hired a financial team after my

can't believe that at my age, I've already built and refined this building. I poured all my effort into

my mom were still here, I know she'd be happy.

Rita, my secretary, as she followed me toward the elevator. "You have a board meeting

the fatigue as I've been awake

"Yes, ma'am," she affirmed..

30th floor. That's where I had her stay so she'd be readily available whenever I needed her. It also helps

her more authority than the others. She knows this,

the penthouse, I stepped out. I didn't plan to stay here today, but since Finnick dropped me off, I figured I could nap

also be the effect of the poison I

too tired to move... but, as always, my rest was interrupted. My phone was ringing. "Yes, Dad?" I

bothered. Why is this old man calling

at the hideout

sighing as I propped my feet up on

but neither did it state that he could pile task after task on

this rate, I might die of exhaustion before I even get Mom back

his

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