Guilt and fear tore me apart as Grant freed me from his hold and stormed off, leaving me reeling at the aftermath of his threats. Grant was mad at all my secrets. Secrets I was five minutes ago would have meant nothing to him and what could be more terrifying than the Clayton's hanging upon an innocent pawn? If Grant did keep to his word, I would have a lawsuit on my neck soon and irrespective of who deserved to win, The Clayton's would get it all. I would not stand to lose June. I had to make a bargain.
"Can you give me time?" I pleaded to the cool and collected businessman. A part I wished still resided in him at the moment.
"For what?"
His tone sent a shiver down my smile but I managed to give my boneless reason. "To prepare June. If you are really sincere about meeting her."
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