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11. Letting Off a Little Steam?
"What did you say, you useless man?"Charles's face twisted with rage. He raised his fist to punch Richard.*Three million is nothing? Can you even scrape together thirty thousand, you leech?*"Charles, don't waste your anger on him," Yvette said. She caught his arm and pulled him aside. "Anyway, I don't need your money right now. This morning, Albany City Bank agreed to give our company a loan. But thank you for your kindness.""What? The loan was approved?" Charles stared at her.Everyone in the city said Williams Clothing Company was blocked at every door. How could the bank change its mind overnight?"Um, Yvette... how much did you get?""Ten million."Charles swallowed hard. Next to ten million, his three million looked like pocket change. His smile had been so proud a minute ago. Now it seemed stuck to his face.His family was well off. They weren't among the richest in Albany, but their wealth and rank matched the Williamses'. He was young and handsome, too, and Yvette liked hi
10. This is Ridiculous
Mr. Martin forced a smile. "Miss Williams, there's no mistake. Albany City Bank lowered the rate as an apology."It was our fault. One careless employee delayed your loan. Please accept this small gift as our way of saying sorry."Yvette was stunned.Since when was Albany City Bank this kind?Not long ago, she had begged every credit manager in that bank for this loan. She had even sold her beloved sports car to buy them gifts. All she'd gotten was one chance: Rosetta going to the bank's cocktail party.Now the general manager himself had come to their door, offering a loan that was almost free.It felt like a dream."Sis," she whispered. "Am I dreaming? Am I still asleep?"A sharp pinch hit her waist."Ow! You pinch hard!""Stop wasting time," Rosetta hissed. "Give him your answer."Who would say no to nearly free money? Yvette nodded fast. "Okay, Mr. Martin. I'll sign."Mr. Martin let out a long breath.Rosetta watched her sister sign, still uneasy. The bank would earn almost nothin
9. How Could This Be?
The smell of warm food drifted up from the tray. Rosetta was hungry. For a moment she forgot how strange Richard was acting. She picked up a pancake and took a bite.Her eyes widened. "Richard, this is amazing!""I used special ingredients," Richard said. "There's crispy bacon and hash browns in the kitchen too. Eat them with the pancakes." He stood and set the newspaper on the table. "Read today's paper while you eat. The news is very interesting."Then he took out a pack of cigarettes and walked outside.Mrs. Williams exploded. "Look at him! Smoking now! That useless man thinks he's a big shot! I don't care how you do it, Rosetta. Divorce him today! I don't want to see that coward for one more day!"Rosetta was used to this. She set down her plate and steered her mother toward the kitchen. "Mom, don't say that. I'm the one who made him marry into this family. How can I just divorce him? Go eat. Richard made good food today.""What good food can a useless man cook? I couldn't swallow
8. Who Is He?
Richard had told Ruby to clean the room. He hadn't told her to hide Wilfred's death. He had other plans.So when the date woke up, the hotel learned the news fast.The Wade family's favorite son was dead. And he had died inside the Regal Hotel.The manager panicked. He called Wilfred's father, Fletcher Wade, at once. If the hotel didn't clear its name quickly, everyone there would pay for it. The Wade family was powerful in Albany. Even Wilfred's guards had carried guns."Find him!" Fletcher roared when he heard. "Search everywhere! I'll make sure the animal who killed my son has no grave!" His voice shook with rage. "And the woman who was in the room with him? Bury her with my son!"Wilfred had been cruel and proud, and his father was no better. The Wade family held most of the money in Albany and had friends in every big family.Fletcher had barely finished shouting when his phone rang again. He looked at the screen, and his face changed.Raymond Lawson.Fletcher ruled Albany in the
7. Here to Kill You [II]
"Richard, I spared you this morning only because you were so pathetic. Not tonight. If I kill you here, no one will ask questions." Wilfred laughed three times. Then his face went cold. He barked at his men, "Kill him! Fifty thousand to the first man who does it!"Killing a man isn't easy, even for hired guards. But money can make a devil turn a millstone. At the words *fifty thousand*, the six guards' faces twisted. Their fingers slid onto the triggers.Then a woman in tight black clothes dropped into the room out of nowhere.Every eye locked onto her stunning face.Only Richard shook his head. "Ruby. Didn't I tell you to wait?""I'm sorry, boss." Ruby lowered her head. "I saw they had guns.""Do you think I can't handle a gun after three years?"Ruby said nothing.Wilfred watched them and understood none of it. It sounded like a comedy act. *Handle these guns?* What a joke. Six pistols. Dozens of bullets. Even with this woman, what could they do?But then..."Aaaaah!"The woman from
6. Here to Kill You [I]
The Regal Hotel stood in the south of Albany. It was one of the city's few five-star hotels. It had only eleven floors, but the top floor held a presidential suite as grand as any in the world's biggest cities.Inside, Wilfred Wade, son of the Albany City Bank chairman, lay on a huge waterbed with a woman in his arms.Afterward, she rested her head on his chest. "Wil, what about what I asked? I really want to be the number one actress..."Wilfred patted her bare shoulder and laughed. "Don't worry. I'll call the production team tomorrow. You start small. A supporting role first, so people learn your face. Then I'll get you a lead.""Wil, you're the best." She giggled, kissed him, and went into the bathroom to wash.Wilfred watched her go. "Cheap," he muttered with a grin. He sat up, lit a cigarette, and opened the photo album on his phone.Every photo was of Rosetta.He stared at her flawless face. "You think you can run from me?" he whispered. "I checked your company's books. Without
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