Chapter 84

Karl

We were seated in a cafe not far from the makeshift office that was serving the purpose of my modeling branch in New York. I admit that to expand my business in New York and buy a ridiculously expensive office was because I wanted to be closer to Diamond and also to keep her away from Lennox. At the time, I wasn't thinking of the financial problems this might incur; Diamond was the only person in my mind and I feared that I would lose her to my brother again. So, yeah, the decision might not have been entirely strategic but it was paying off. This big contract to ‘supply’ a well known designer with the fittest models in my company provided enough financial relief from the expansion and on a few occasions, I have considered making it permanent.

Obviously, I want Diamond and I to get out of New York and continue our lives in Texas, free from all the drama that comes along with being around our families. And of course, with Lennox out of the picture, I stand a greater chance of win