Adrian made the call from the car.
"Cross", he said calmly, “You know what to do.”
“Yes, master,” came the swift response.
The deed had been done by the time he got home.
Just as he was heading towards the front door, Richard stormed out of the house, followed by Daniel, who was still trying to tuck his arms into his sleeves.
Patricia was right behind them with an anxious look. “Can't this wait till tomorrow? I am sure you can still handle whatever happens then. Daniel just got back home and he looks really tired. At least let him eat…”
“Since when did you start concerning yourself with my business?” Richard's cold question and forbidding look made Patricia more anxious.
“I just… I…”
Richard turned away from her and headed to the car, ignoring Adrian.
Daniel shot him a glare as us
