CHAPTER 155 BobSheriffI parked my car right in front of Jack and Liam. They stood rooted to the spot, obviously debating whether to approach me or not. From Bismarck, I was supposed to meet them at the Ol’ Barn. But instead here I was, angry as hell.Go d da mmit! Why the f uck didn’t … Read more
CHAPTER 154 PleasantriesJackWhile the Sheriff parked his car, I took one look at his dark menacing face and it was enoughto send a chill down my spine..I’ve seen him mad before, but this was the first time his eyes were dark with rage. Yet, in their depths, there was something else…Anguish… Misery… Torment.Liam took a … Read more
CHAPTER 153 Granny Panties686LiamI waved goodbye as Dom’s car drove off with Virtue inside. If I didn’t have more to do, Iwould have invited her to sleep here.I’ll be seeing her tomorrow morning anyway. We can spend the whole day tomorrow after Ibury my father. I decided to do away with the post-funeral reception to … Read more
CHAPTER 152 GuiltJoyI waved goodbye to Liam as we drove off. He wayed back at me with a longing in those gray eyes of his. Surprisingly, he was in rather good spirits, despite the scene caused by his rival, Sarah Hughes, and the mob camping right outside the entrance to Highland Oaks.Cristos, Sebastian, K iki … Read more
CHAPTER 151 Cohen FilesXavierIn the dining hall, I stood away from the others, listening to Dina. She was my eyes What I couldn’t see nor hear, she would describe.and ears.“X, I have a visual of Noah and Sarah Hughes arguing in the parking area. Seems like a crowd is beginning to gather around the both … Read more
CHAPTER 150 LaughingstockJoy“Hughes, Liam muttered through clenched teeth. “You’re the last person I expected to come. What are you doing here anyway?”Perfect. I didn’t need to stall Liam to buy Xavier more time.But Sarah Hughes at Cohen Mansion? Who would have thought?Sarah was wearing a black long sleeved satin evening dress which fitted nicely on … Read more
CHAPTER 149 TalonsSebastianThe mansion was a stark contrast to the rest of New Salem. It spoke of a rich history and of an extravagance that was definitely only reserved for the Cohen family name.The first floor of the mansion was packed. The hallway and the base of the stairs were crowded with people enthusiastically chatting … Read more
CHAPTER 148 Chicken SoupSébastianI was in the car listening to Cristos narrate what had happened while I was asleep.I was impressed to learn Joy had killed three men. Not only did she kill two men at a gas station near Red River where she was supposed to be delivered to Pete McDowell, she had finally … Read more
CHAPTER 147 DouglasXavierIt was almost seven-thirty. The girls were probably done with dinner and on their way to Cohen Mansion.After taking one last look at myself in the mirror, I exited my office and headed to my car.Lou’s white van had already left for the mansion while most of my men were in another big … Read more
CHAPTER 146 LaughterXavier53%Because of Theodore Cohen’s wake, businesses and establishments throughout New Salem closed early, Bo’s included..After closing up the grocery store and having a quick dinner, I jumped into the shower, grateful for the warm water cascading down my body, washing away the anxiety from this afternoon. I needed to relax before heading up … Read more