Half an hour later Vadim and two of his lieutenants showed up at the door. Sharon had long since retired to her room with another of her headaches, so Sean answered the ring. He peered eagerly behind the men, hoping to see Valentina.
Vadim chuckled. “This is the business of men, Sean. Your grandfather and I have no need of women for this. Or children.”
The two guards chuckled as they quickly scanned the hallway before allowing Vadim to enter. The one with a half-moon scar below his left eye suddenly jerked forward and growled. He laughed as Sean took a quick step back in fright.
Eying the burly bodyguards warily, Sean led his visitors back to Colin’s office.
His grandfather had used the time between the phone call and Vadim’s arrival to build an advantage. He was dressed in a crisp whi
