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Chapter 81: Francisco’s POV
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I feel my blood boil as I hear my father’s harsh words but I contain myself. His grave had been dug. He would be going to prison soon so I watch him leave without a word.I turn my attention back to Francisco. He was calm and seemed happy to see me. I’m hoping his demeanor wouldn’t change when I made my demands. I tell him that I wanted to kill Claire once and for all and I’d need more man and full control of his empire to do so. I thought he’d simply agree and be happy to help but he had the audacity to demand that I stop?What has to stop, exactly?” I’m not sure I follow. He couldn’t possibly be telling me no.“This obsession has to stop. Claire is not a threat to you. She has suffered and nothing has changed. Leonardo will never appreciate you in the way that I do, mon Cher. It is time to leave this plan behind.” I hear him speak calmly as my ears begin ringing and feel heat rising up my neck.“You don’t know what you’re talking about!” I yell as I slam my palms on the table.“I do
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When the officer comes to take me back to my cell, I see Charlotte’s father is still waiting to be moved back to his cell as well.“I’m assuming my daughter has convinced you to help her in her obsession for Leonardo?” He asks sarcastically.“No. I tried to before but I no longer think it is fruitful. She will not stop.” I say as wait for my chains to be placed.“She’s always be a tunnel-visioned and spoiled girl. She could only focus on herself and what she wanted. I blame myself for what she’s turned into.” He nods his head in disappointment as he tries to make sense of his daughters’ delusions. “Truth be told, I knew she was losing Leo before I had them kidnapped. That’s why I made sure to fake a diagnosis for her that would keep Leo by her side and keep his cash flowing into my business when she got hurt.”“That seems less severe that disgusting his wife’s hand.” I shrug as I speak.“That was Charlotte’s doing?” He stands there in shock.“Yes. And before that, Charlotte had her ki
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After hearing Charlotte had visited Leo, I knew she had to have been the one to send that henchman to spy on Claire. There was no way she should’ve known that Claire had left else wise. I escorted her to her Jasmine’s house myself and this means Francisco was simply trying to protect her and if he was willing to go that far - he knew more than we did. There could be something to gain for his interrogation or at least a way to get ahead her before she hurts Claire again. I call the warden and tell him I need to interrogate Francisco immediately and review his visitors’ log. The Warden agrees and tells me to meet him in his office within the hour. Normally, I’d call Leo to assist in going over new information but I felt an obligation to keep investigating into Charlotte for Claire and I’m sure that he wouldn’t like it. I would have to do this alone if I wanted to help Claire and bring the information to Leo later and see if it changes his mind. I arrive at the prison and am escorted to
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How ungrateful of Francisco to call all his men back and remove them from my command. I needed them if I were to rid myself of Claire. I sit at my vanity, brushing my long luscious hair as I make a call to another henchman who has been previously associated with my father.“Pedro, hope all is well.” I say smoothly as I wait for a response.“Charlotte.” A smug and disgusted response is all I hear before I continue.“It seems I have a job for you.” Best to get to the point. Pedro was a man of very little time unless you bought it. My father taught me that when paying him to wipe out the competing businesses in our area. “Go to hell. I’ve seen the papers.” Could he be referring to my father’s arrest? I try to defend his actions in an effort to continue hiring but I’m hung up on before having the chance. I slam the brush down on my vanity along with my phone. What was everyone so afraid of? All I’m asking is to kill Claire and I’m willing to pay. Money should be the only concern. I try
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After careful consideration, I’ve planned the perfect escape. I had Roman send out a message to my men to cut the power at the jail. In doing so, all cells will unlock for exactly two minutes, that is enough time for me to escape my cell, run to the cathedral and climb into the vent that leads directly to the front entry wing. Then I just have to sneak a key card from one of the guards and quietly make it through four sets of doors and run.Charlotte’s father left pretty clear instructions. The gold was hidden very carefully and my job was to unbury it using the rhyme left on the back of Charlotte’s mother’s tombstone. He assured me that Charlotte never knew about it and never took the time to see her mother’s grave either so it is still untouched. As the guards do their rounds, I hunch under the blankets to appear sleeping. I had to wait until one in the morning but it would worth it if it means I can save Charlotte from herself and stop Dalia from setting fire to my empire.I lay in
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