"You have twenty-four hours, Celeste. Bring me the heir documents, or your brother dies."
Rylan's voice came through the phone and then nothing. Just dead air. Celeste stared at the phone in her hand. She couldn't move.
Damien walked over fast. "We're not doing this."
"He has my brother."
"It's a trap. You know that."
Celeste looked up. "I don't care."
"Yes, you do." Damien grabbed her arms. "Think for a second. Rylan gets those documents and he owns everything. Both families. Every person is still breathing."
"My brother—"
"Might be dead already."
She shoved him hard. "Get away from me."
"Celeste—"
"I said get away!"
He stayed right where he was. Just looked at her with those eyes. The ones she used to trust.
"Fine," she said. "I'll go by myself."
She grabbed her jacket and
