Chapter 251

“Really, Fay,” Kent says, pretending to ignore Bianci and putting a solicitous hand on my shoulder, though I know that both of our attention is firmly on the Don. “Let’s get you home -” “One moment,” Bianci says, holding up a single finger as we turn to the door. “I have one offer which we have not considered.”

Kent looks at me, all concern, and I sigh before giving a hesitant shrug, suggesting that I guess I can make it just one more moment. I see a muscle flick in Kent’s jaw as he hides his smirk before turning back to his family. “All right,” Kent says, all business.

“One final job, Kent.” Bianci says, finally saying the thing he’s been waiting to offer all evening. “And then, once complete, I will relieve you of your debt to our family. Though you, of course, will always be welcome as our son.” Kent’s posture changes now as the power passes to him. He slips his hands smoothly into his pockets as he holds Bianci’s gaze.

“How long is the job?” he asks, his voice clipped.

“Eight months,” Bianci replies.

“Make it four,” Kent replies and Bianci spreads his hands out, tacitly agreeing. Inwardly I smile, because I know Kent changed the timeline for me. He wants it done before the baby is born.