Chapter 172

Sebastian stared at Ari. ‘Let me tell you, my niece isn’t exactly known for her forgiving nature. Vindictive? That’s putting it mildly. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, and all that, but I’d say, hell hath no fury like a woman betrayed. And Elodie is not a woman you want to cross.’ Ari kept his smile in place, a mask hiding the turmoil brewing within him. ‘Are you threatening me?’ his voice remained calm, even if his body tensed with barely contained rage. Sebastian shook his head. ‘Threatening? No, no, no. I’m merely stating the facts. We’re in this mess together, you and I. You won’t gain anything by silencing me.’ Ari’s gaze flickered towards the closed door. He knew he could take down this old man in a matter of seconds, but there was still Cyrus out there… Should he beat the answer out of Sebastian, or take a gentler approach? ‘What do you want?’ Ari finally asked. ‘I want her to die!’ Sebastian growled. ‘But I’m old. I’m out of a job, was arrested, almost died. And my only