Chapter 221

Richard Griffith, a gaunt man with silver streaks in his once-raven hair, sat hunched over, his face a mask of bitterness. Win, his son, was a younger version of the older man, rage simmering beneath his sullen expression. Richard was wary of the stranger, but Andre promptly revealed they had a common enemy and shared his story. ‘Elodie, that bitch ruined everything,’ Win seethed. He’d lost everything, including an unborn baby, thanks to her. ‘I have a plan to get back at her, but I’ll need your help,’ Andre said. ‘I don’t have my company anymore,’ Richard said cautiously. ‘My wife’s left me, cleaned me out. I don’t want to stir up any more trouble. Thanks for getting us out, but I—’ ‘Dad!’ Win cut him off. He turned to Andre. ‘I want revenge. Tell me what you want us to do.’ ‘Winthrop!’ Richard admonished. ‘Dad, come on! It’s not like we have anything to lose.’ Andre smiled. ‘Now, that’s the spirit.’ *** Elodie slid out of bed, careful not to disturb Ari sleeping peacefully beside her