My mom’s wrists burned where the ropes cut into her skin.
She was still trapped in that darkened room, facing James Langley—the man who had tried to destroy Victor’s empire years ago.
Now, he was back.
And this time, he had succeeded.
James smirked. “I was wondering how long it would take for you to recognize me.”
Linda’s jaw tightened. “What do you want?”
He tilted his head. “Want? Linda, I already have everything I wanted.”
He crouched in front of her, his voice low. “Victor is dead. Bernard controls Blue Sky. And your daughter?” His smirk deepened. “She’s out there playing a dangerous game she won’t win.”
Her stomach twisted.
Emerald?
She knew her daughter. She wouldn’t stop.
Which meant, she was walking straight into their hands.
Linda’s heart pounded.
James Langley smirke
