The Lion by D Camille

Author:D Camille [Camille, D]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Literature & Fiction, United States, African American, Mystery; Thriller & Suspense, Romance, Romantic Suspense, Mystery & Suspense, Suspense
Amazon: B01AFO8LWY
Publisher: Sable Sistars Publishing
Published: 2016-01-25T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

Rion stood out on the terrace of the venue with County Executive John Beckham. John served in the adjacent city where the population consisted of ninety-five percent dominant culture residents. This was in direct contrast to the city of Detroit which was eighty-four percent African-American. Because of this racial disparity, relations between the two cities were not at its best and had not been in a while, if ever.

African-Americans reported being harassed and profiled whenever traveling through that suburb while residents of that city traveled freely and safely into the Detroit area for their beloved professional sporting events and also to conduct their dirty deals.

Rion knew that John and his cohorts did not want to see another team located within the city limits. Early on they had made it known that any new teams coming to the area would need to be located in the suburban area to cater to those residents and that they expected the owner to be of their sector, was a given.

John Beckham was a third generation politician in the area. His family was known far and wide for controlling the politics in the Detroit metro area. This made him feel as though he was untouchable, but he would soon learn better.

Rion looked into the blue eyes. “Rion Shaw. How are you?”

“I'm well Beckham, as you can see.” Rion slid a hand into his pocket.

John nodded. “I understand you're having some difficulties acquiring a team.”

Rion smiled slightly. “Nothing I can't handle.”

“These things take time. You can't just expect to up and buy a major league franchise,” John commented.

“I'm not just upping and buying. This is a plan coming to fruition.” Rion gave him a hard stare. “Why? Do you have a problem with it?”

John shrugged. “You're a smart guy Rion. You know how these things are done.”

Rion raised a brow. “You mean how they've been done in the past?”

John took a sip of the drink in his hand and stared at Rion.

“It's a new day John and you can't stop it. The days of threats and fear are over.”

John laughed. “Let's just be honest here Rion. You were a great ballplayer, one of the best on the field I'd say, but this is business.”

“So because I played ball, I can't know business?” Rion inquired.

“Well we all know that you all are better on the field than in the front office,” John told him.

Rion's eyes narrowed. “You mean athletes?”

John's eyes narrowed as well. “We both know what I mean Rion.”

Rion stepped closer and stared into the face of hatred. “Let me tell you something John, you and your racist partners who think you're going to stop this from happening, don't know who you're messing with. You're all going down, one way or another. I promise you.”

“Are you trying to threaten me?” John's eyes widened.

“That's your style, not mine,” Rion told him.

John's anger showed on his face. “You don't know who you're messing with. I run these counties and there will be another team in Detroit over my dead body.

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