Chapter 291

And considering that Kent left Bianci alone with Daniel, of all people –

Kent moves quickly through the hallways of the house, eager to get back to the study and control the conversation there. Because as much as Bianci gave in on the deal, Kent knows that man – hes going to do everything he can to squeeze every last cent he can. He groans, hastening his steps, looking down at his feet as he loses himself in his thoughts.

Fay and Dominic, he knows, are in good hands with Nonna and Valentina and Janeen, so his mind turns to what he needs to do next – god damn it, but there’s going to be a mountain of paperwork, and Fay has to sign it all-

“You’re a f*****g traitor.” Natalia’s voice rips through the hall and Kent comes to a dead stop, whipping his head up to see her standing there, waiting for him, her arms crossed across her chest.

They’re in a silent part of the house now, between the family bedrooms and the study, where Natalia knew they’d be uninterrupted. Of course she did – they spent years in this house, they know all of the in-between places where they can go to have secret chats. But this? This is one secret chat with Natalia that Kent does not want to have.

“Leave it, Natalia” he sighs, looking beyond her and resuming his steps. “It’s done.”