Chapter 2009

Sterling had been set up—for the first time, by a woman. "Tell me who you are first." His voice was laced with fury. If Sterling had his way, Vivian's neck would already be snapped. The sheer audacity of negotiating with him! She must have a death wish. Vivian saw the murderous intent in his eyes. "I know you want to kill me. Maybe even my entire family. But forget it. Even if you throw everything you have, you won't be able to touch us. "As for me? Kill me, and the negative item's backlash will drive you mad. Sooner or later, the mighty Bowman family will crumble, and you'll have nothing." "You!" Sterling was livid. He had never expected such a crushing defeat. "Fine. What are your terms?" He ground the words out, already planning how she would pay for this threat. Vivian exhaled slowly, fighting the weakness in her limbs. She could still move, but running was no longer an option. Her only option was to stall Sterling long enough. "First, give me five million dollars. Secon