Page 183 of Their Wicked Secrets: Untouched, Vol 5 of 6

“I’ve been able to spend more time with Harper.” I reach into my pocket and pull out the thumb drive. Tossing the plastic up, I catch it. “Being available more has made it possible for me to find some files.”

Interest shines in my father’s eyes. “Good.”

He doesn’t reach out for it, but I can see him eyeing the small object with desire.

I close my fist around it. “It would be easier if I knew what I was looking for. You said files, paper, digital, but what kind of files? Everything digital I find seems to be encrypted. Probably useless.”

My father’s eyes narrow on me. “Whatever files you find, you can bring to me. I have someone to go through them.”

I’m sure he does. Shrugging, I step forward to place the drive on the edge of his desk. When I step back, his gaze lifts from it. He wants it so fucking bad.

He’s hoping it’s what he’s been looking for, but we know it isn’t. It’ll take him a few days to discover that.

“You still have access to the girl?” He leans back and folds his hands on the desk.

My jaw clenches at him talking about Harper at all.

“Of course. But you knew that already, right? It’s not like you aren’t watching us and don’t know everything.” I give him a smirk that shows him I don’t give a shit. He knows we’re all with Harper.

If he’s surprised, he doesn’t show it. “Once you get what we need, I expect you to end it with her.” His gaze flicks to Eli. “It’s not like she doesn’t have other options.”

I rub my jaw like I’m thinking it over. “I’ll consider it, but I don’t want your sloppy seconds.”

His raised eyebrow is the only hint of his emotions. I expect him to come back with something vulgar about Harper, but maybe he doesn’t want to say anything in front of Eli.

I have a point to make.

“If you want Sidney Brown as part of the family, you can have her. I’m good finding a life partner who doesn’t think sleeping with my father is a good way to get back at me.” I give him a smile to show him I really don’t care. “Besides, she’s not really the kind of partner I need for the future. I’ll have better luck finding someone at Harvard like you did.”

The last bit is to appease him but also shift his focus from Harper. My dad doesn’t look happy with my declaration. He drums his fingers on the surface of his desk. It’s the only sign of his irritation with me.

“I’m sure she’s nothing compared to my mother.” I lean against the doorjamb and put my hands in my pockets. “I’m certain I’ll find someone who will truly be an equal.”

He knows I’ve got him there. Sidney may be on top here, but in the rest of the world, she’ll sink if she continues to behave the way she does. No one really likes her. She turned on her only friends. Everyone is either someone she’s using or someone who’s using her.

My father nods, eyeing me like he’s trying to figure out what’s going on in my mind. “Fine.”

He reaches over and finally takes possession of the drive, tucking it in a drawer before lifting his gaze to mine. “Enjoy the girl while it lasts, but I need what Sean Davidson took from me, or nothing will be safe.”

CHAPTER 57

The Unexpected Ally

Jack

Leaving Harper was difficult, but I know she’s in good hands. Even if my father did have a hand in her father’s death, the man I know would never do anything to hurt me or Harper. Besides, Jennifer trusts my parents, and that makes me feel better.

I just hope her trust isn’t misplaced.

Caden and I dropped Nico off at his house. He needs more rest for tonight. He’s been on his crutches too much. We drove to the practice field, but we’re early so now we’re sitting on the hood of the car looking over the grass.

Each lost in our own thoughts, but comfortable in the silence. Eli’s car pulls up next to mine. Caden and I turn to watch Eli and Luke climb out.

Luke’s jaw ticks like it does when he’s had to be in his father’s company.

“I gave him the drive.” Luke runs a hand through his hair, pushing it away from his face.

None of us have our phones out. Leaving them in the glove box makes this easier.