CristianhatedtoleaveEverly in the bed, but another issue had dragged him away from being wrapped in her arms. It would seem Darby was doing everything he could to make their life a living hell. Cristian gritted his teeth when he saw the destruction left by Darby’s latest attempt to seek revenge. He was under the misguided assumption this stunt would force Cristian to return Everly.
“Does he really think this is going to make me hand over Everly?”
Matias grunted as he folded his arms across his chest. “He’s gone too far—this involves all of us now.”
Cristian stared at the winery and cringed as he took in the charred land. His chest tightened when he saw Bastian kicking at the burned remains of what was once the employees' quarters. This project had become Bastian’s baby, and seeing it in ruins like this made Cristian seethe with rage.
“What are we going to do?”
“I think we need to pay him a visit. Fuck waiting for him to come here.”
“Do you really think he will walk away if Everly can no longer bring him top dollar?” Cristian cut his eyes to his brother.
“I don’t know. It could make things worse.” Matias smiled. “But it doesn’t matter anymore, does it?”
“Um.” Cristian swallowed. “No. It doesn’t. That issue is no longer part of the equation.”
“Let’s call him.” Matias pulled his phone out and put it on speaker.
Darby’s thick accent filled the line. “I see you’ve received my message.”
“Yes. But I wonder what your client would pay for Everly, knowing she is no longer untouched.”
Silence filled the line as Darby mulled over Matias’ words. “You fucked me out of money and you’re telling me my golden ticket is no longer a virgin? Do you know what this means?”
“Everly is not yours,” Cristian growled into the phone.
“No. It would seem she’s not. And since you forged the payment and have defiled my only pure woman—you have sealed your fate.”
“Are you threatening my family, Darby?”
“Only speaking the truth. I’ve killed men for less, Matias. Your brother fucked me out of a lot of money.”
“And if we pay it, will you go away?”
“Do you have 5 million dollars?”
Cristian coughed. “Five million? The only bid you had was mine, and it wasn’t near that amount. How about I send you what I promised, and you fuck off?”
“No. I don’t think so. Either get me the money or I’ll kill you both. Would you like that, Cristian? Watching me kill her in front of you after I fuck her? I might not get to take that sweet cherry like you did, but fucking her pussy as you watch will bring me satisfaction.”
Matias held his hand up, silencing Cristian. “If we pay you the five million, I want all the girls.”
“That’s not the deal. Five million for your brother and the girl’s life, or I’ll kill them both.”
“When?” Cristian paced the grass.
“I will be in Chile in twenty-four hours. Have my money then. I’ll be in touch.”
“Fuck!” Cristian yelled out, his fingers tugging his hair in frustration. “Five million dollars?”
“It’s not a big deal. You know we have the money.”
“You’re really going to hand over five million dollars to this prick?” Bastian sighed.
“I will do whatever it takes to keep my family safe.” Matias blew out a breath.
“You won’t need to pay him.” Cristian gritted his teeth as he spoke. “I’m going to kill him.”
