CRASH (A Logan Brothers Novel) by L. A. Shorter

Author:L. A. Shorter
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Published: 2013-12-19T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 17 - Crash

Crash

I stared on as Elle was escorted out of the restaurant by what I could only assume was her date.

I tinge of jealousy struck me with the thought.

“A friend of yours?” It was Lithgow, that fucking degenerate, sitting back down at the table.

The fool had no idea why he was really here. I hadn't yet revealed my true intentions. No, I had to get him to meet with me first.

I'd spoken to Lithgow recently to apologize for how I may have reacted when he told me he was pulling his investment. I said that I had another potential project he might be interested in and that I'd like to discuss it over dinner.

It was a lie.

“She's no one,” I said. “Just a stupid girl.”

I could see Lithgow eyeing her up as she was taken away, his sleazy eyes sliding over her like a snake. Keep your fucking gaze away from her.

I was telling the truth there though. She was a stupid fucking girl. What the hell was she playing at?! She was clearly drunk, her words completely unrestrained. She was like Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde: quiet and reserved when sober but completely fucking insane when drunk. She has some balls, I'll give her that.

“Right Crash, let's cut to the chase. What exactly is it that you've brought me here to discuss?”

I was finding it hard sitting there with this man without telling him how I really felt, without telling him exactly what was going to happen to him.

The man had murdered my father. Everything inside my body was making me want to stand up right there, grab the steak knife from the table, and saw his fucking head off.

But no, I needed him.

I'd managed to convince him to meet, but had yet to reveal my true purpose. He'd help me secure the investment I needed for my casino development. He'd do that, or his public persona would be completely destroyed.

And when he'd served his purpose, when he'd done everything I needed of him, then he'd face the consequences of what he'd done to my father. Once my use for him was spent, so was his life.

“Mr Lithgow, I wanted to get you here to talk about another proposal I have. As you know, my family have always been enterprising and are always looking for opportunities to expand.”

He nodded, his eyes filled with memories of how he'd fucked over my father. He didn't know I knew. But I did.

“OK, lets hear it.”

I reached for my whiskey and took a sip, letting a short silence fall between us.

“My new proposal is simply this: rethink your position on my original proposal.”

His face contorted into a deep frown.

“Your original proposal? I told you already what my position on that was Crash. I haven't, and won't, change my mind.”

I nodded. “I understand that, but some things have come to light that might make you think again.”

“I'm afraid the decision is done. No changes to your proposal will alter my thinking, or my decision.

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