LIORA
With my arms folded across my chest, I stared at my brother, waiting for him to explain how he had any connection whatsoever to that ridiculous amount of money.
A dozen ugly possibilities flashed through my head.
Was he laundering money?
Oh God.
"I made an investment in a business," Ricky explained, slipping his phone into his pocket before stepping away from the balcony.
I wasn't convinced.
Not even close.
"A legal investment?" I asked immediately, narrowing my eyes at him.
Ricky nodded. "If it wasn't legal, what else would it be?" he asked as he brushed past me and headed back into the house. "Of course it's legal."
I turned and followed him.
"Then why were you talking about your asses getting busted if everything is so legal?" I demanded.
My instincts were screaming th
