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Fabian's eyes flashed and the red sting of her slap marked his cheek.

"My fault?" he repeated low and deadly.

Tasha sobbed, tears cascading unchecked down her face.

"You never cared! You never loved me!" she wailed.

Fabian didn't blink.

"Love?" he spat back. "This was a business arrangement.

You betrayed me.

Now, you'll pay."

Tasha's sobs grew louder.

"You're heartless!" she shrieked.

Fabian didn't bat an eyelid.

"I do what needs to be done," he said.

Without warning, Fabian slammed Tasha against the wall.

"Talk," he commanded.

In an instant, Tasha's defiance collapsed.

"De Silva promised me power," she stammered.

Fabian's eyes slit further.

"What did you give him?"

Tasha's voice barely reached decibel levels.

"Information…about your philanthropy…your secrets."

Fabian's face blackened.

"You'll tell me everything," he snarled.

Tasha nodded, cowed.

And Fabian knew at all costs, he would find out.

Fabian's grip on her arms loosened as Tasha tore open her sleeves, revealing a scar that s