everything we need to either turn him in to the police or force him back into hiding forever.” I tell him and then hold my breath while I wait for his answer.
“Everything but the flirting with him is good. I don’t even want you pretending to hit on another man. The thought of that makes me crazy.” He growls.
“Josh. Baby. We need him to admit to drugging Stacey, or we might not have enough to..” I only get part of it out before he cuts me off again.
“No. I said no to that part, and you promised that if I said no, you’d listen.”
“Fine. Okay. But, the rest of it?” I say hopefully.
“Yes, and I’ll do the same with Annabel.” He says and starts to get up.
“Whoa, there Big Daddy. I don’t want you anywhere near that skank.” I want to strangle him for even suggesting it, but I know he’s right.
He pulls me into his arms and kisses me. “You know you’re the only woman for me, Zoe. For now and forever.”
I practically swoon at that. I wish I had time for another go at him, but we need to work fast. I want these assholes out of our lives in time for dinner tonight. So, it’s destroy Andrew’s evil plan and then more make up sex.
“Let’s do this now before I lose my nerve.” I say and grab his ass.
At Andrew’s office, he does not look pleased to see me at first. Once I tell him I want to help him, his mood seems to lighten a bit. He offers me a seat, and I take it. I don’t want to be so far away from the door, but I need to keep him from getting suspicious.
“So, Zoe, why the change of heart? Why do you want to help me now?” He asks me with a wicked grin plastered across his smug face.
“Josh cheated on me. That’s twice he broke my heart, and I want to destroy him. I would also like a cut of the money. Revenge and cash, that’s why I’ve changed my mind.” I say and return his evil smile.
“Hmmm. I like that. And, since you’re not interested in my son anymore, maybe you’d like to give it a try with me. I assure you that I can make it worth your while. I tried to put a little incentive in your drink the other night, but your friend got your glass. I paid the waiter fifty bucks to make sure you got the right one, but I guess you can’t find decent help anymore.” Andre says and takes a step towards me.
“What about the money? Will I be taken care of?” I’m fighting to maintain my cool, but the closer he gets to me, the more terrified I become.
“Oh, Zoe. Between the money from the inheritance and the fortune Annabel and I have funneled from Josh’s law firm, I’ll be able to give you anything you want.” He says and takes another step towards me.
“I think that’s all I need.” I say and stand up. “Christopher, can you come in here?”
I wish Josh could have seen the look on his father’s face when he realized he’d been played. I know he thought he was too smart to be taken, but his lust and greed clouded his judgement enough for me to fool him.
A call comes in on his cellphone. I thought it was strange that he took it in the middle of this, but it occurred to me that it must be Annabel. By the crestfallen look on his face, it becomes obvious that Josh’s mission was a success. I can’t wait to get back and have Josh fill me in on the details.
“I guess you understand now that you’re done. Josh wants you to leave the country and never, ever come back.”
“You’re a dumb bitch, you know that? I’ll just bide my time and come back eventually. How much will you have to lose in ten years? Do you really think you’ll be able to keep your children safe?”
“Oh, I was hoping you’d say something stupid. See, I knew that even if you left, you’d keep hurting women. But, now you’ve given me every reason to turn you in to the police.” I say and smile triumphantly. “Christopher, please make sure that your connections in law enforcement get the recordings from my wire and Josh’s” I say to my bodyguard.
“It will be my pleasure
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