Getting Deeper

Chapter 101

With Louis spilling his guts, the world tilted on its axis for James. It had been a web of deceit, corruption, and crime running way deeper than James could ever have fathomed. Louis named names: politicians, judges, business leaders, and even some of James's employees. It was so huge, with the network intricate, and it was making James giddy just trying to keep it all in his head.

"Jesus," James swore, raking his hands through his hair. "How did I not see any of this?"

Louis's eyes held guilt and sympathy. "They were careful, James. Very. And they used your reputation, your success, as a shield. Who'd believe the golden boy of business was involved in something like this?"

"So why do they want the company now?" James asked calmly

Just then, his phone buzzed. Rodriguez. "James, where the hell are you? We've got a situation."

James's heart quickened. "What kind of situation?"

"It's Lily," Rodriguez said, taut-voiced. "She's gone."

James felt as though he'd been sock