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Chapter 33: Ablaze With Malice

Author: Lara King
last update Last Updated: 2024-01-15 23:59:21
Iris’ P.O.V

I stood in shock, my ears ringing from the aftermath of James shooting my father three times. My father collapsed to the floor, and in an instant I was by his side screaming my lungs out.

I pulled my father to my chest as I continued to sob. James signaled to the men beside me to take my father's body away.

“No! Please!” I rose to my feet, trying to stop them but James stepped in front of me, pointing the gun my way. His eyes are ablaze with malice.

“What the fuck do you think you're doing?!” Les asked quietly.

“What you should have done, Les.” James answered. “Robert knew what he was doing by selling you the port. You should have taken him out for his insolence!”

“Cold blooded murder? That's your solution?” Les countered. “Oh I see what's happening. You're so insecure and desperate for approval that you would do anything to get them to like you. What a shame.”

“Talk all you want, Brother. I am not ready to lose Dad's legacy. I have worked all my life for it and I deser
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