#Chapter 287 – The Battle

To my surprise, Kent throws the first blow. “Why have you called us here,” he says, his voice cold, “the day after Fay has her child, threatening my son’s safety if I didn’t come running? Are things so broken between us that this could not wait?” Bianci has my full attention when he answers. “To speak of broken things,” he says slowly, a cat’s smile playing on his lips, “is a bit ironic here, Kent. Considering it is your word that was broken this weekend.” I hear the sharp inhale of Kent’s breath at my side, but I don’t look at him. I know he’s working hard to keep his temper – that this is more emotional for him than Bianci knows. “I am aware that we missed the deadline for the Monaco deal. But there’s nothing there that can’t be salvaged –“ “You gave your word, Kent,” Bianci snaps, glaring at him, knowing he has the upper hand. “What kind of man am I if I allow someone to give me their word and then break it. It is unacceptable.” “Circumstances,” Kent objects, gesturing towards