Wicked Heiress (Princes of Devil's Creek Book 5) by Jillian Frost
Author:Jillian Frost [Frost, Jillian]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Penn Publishing
Published: 2024-03-04T18:30:00+00:00
Chapter Thirty-Two
COLE
I downed the contents of my glass and nodded at the bartender for another. My eyes moved to Grace, who looked gorgeous in a strapless red dress. She flicked her hair over her shoulder and giggled as Bastian told her a joke.
Most men in the room were The Devilâs Knights or The Founders Society members. I caught plenty of guestsâ gazes darting in her direction. They wanted a good look at the only granddaughter of Fitzgerald Archibald Adams IV. This was Graceâs first time in the spotlight.
âFitzy invited The Founders and The Devilâs Knights,â I said to Drake, glancing at Grace. âShe might be his heir, but Fitzy hates her. This could be another one of his punishments.â
Drake raised a glass of scotch to his mouth. âFitzy is up to something. I overheard him talking to Carl Wellington about the flight that killed Bastian and Damianâs parents.â
âProbably arguing over shares of Atlantic Airlines.â
âMaybe.â He took another sip. âBut it sounded more intense than shares in a company.â Drake leaned into my arm and lowered his voice, âAfter this is over, we need to talk. Viktor made contact earlier.â
My eyes widened. âYeah?â
âThis is good for Grace,â he said with a nod. âIâll explain later.â
I spotted Fitzy moving through the crowd, which parted for him. Everyone wanted to steal a second of his time. He was a powerful man and the richest in the world. The Adams family owned banks, railroads, tech companies, and dozens of holding companies. They were once governors, senators, and even presidents. He ignored those who attempted to gain his attention, eyes fixed on Grace.
His target.
As Fitzy looked at her, hatred scrolled across his face. Despite his age, the old man looked at least twenty years younger. His skin was nearly free of wrinkles, and his hair was without an ounce of gray. I often wondered if he was a cyborg.
Fitzy didnât seem like a real person.
He didnât act like one, either.
âGentleman,â he said to the group, tugging at his cufflinks. âStaying out of trouble, I hope.â
âOf course,â Drake replied, even though we both knew it was a lie.
I nodded in response.
Bastian raised his glass.
Fitzyâs head snapped to Grace, and then he extended his hand. âItâs time. Come with me.â
Worry furrowed her brows as she looked to me for advice. I couldnât help with her grandfather, even though I wanted to take her away from this place.
âWhatâs going on?â Grace asked him.
With a wicked glint in his eyes, Fitzy yanked on her arm. âYou know better than to speak out of turn.â
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