Battle of the Bulge by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff

Author:Mimi Jean Pamfiloff [Pamfiloff, Mimi Jean]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Romantic Comedy
Publisher: Mimi Boutique, Paper & Silver, Inc.
Published: 2019-02-14T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

Mitch

“What the hell, Sam! I told you I didn’t want Abi on this trip. Why did you convince her?” I snarl into my cell as the limo pulls up to the posh hotel smack in the middle of Miami Beach. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that Sam waited until I’m already here to break the news.

“She volunteered, Mitch. She insisted.”

“What did you say? Because it must’ve been something.” I’d gotten her to quit. I’d finally driven her away.

“Don’t ask me. I told her it was a mistake asking her to protect you because your life isn’t worth saving.”

“Har bloody har. You’re a fucking riot, mate. But this is no time for jokes. She can’t be a part of this.”

“Then change your mind. Go home. I can get you on a flight back to Houston at noon.”

If I did that, I’d get sued for millions instead of receiving my final paycheck. And the last thing I need is more headaches. My focus needs to be on swimming and winning. “I’m not breaching my contract with Weeno, I’m not going to hide like a coward, and I’m not altering one single day of my life for those greedy Kemmler bastards.”

“Then at this point, we need to stick to the plan. And I need Abi. She’s the only one who can blend into the crowd or look like one of your Weeno girls if I need her to. By the way, for the record, I really hate saying Weeno girls. It makes me feel dirty.”

“Join the club. Which is why after this weekend and my contract is fulfilled, I’m done with them.” And, hopefully soon, I’ll be given the date to testify against Kristoff. As for the Kemmlers, I’ve given that cluster of a situation a lot of thought. I have one and only one option to get them to back down, but it’s a risk.

“I just hope whatever this sponsor is paying you is worth it,” Sam says.

“It is.” But on the inside, I know that’s a lie. There is no amount of money worth someone getting hurt. “What I meant to say was it’s worth it for me. Which is why I’m firing you, Sam. Call back the guys who came with me. Send them home.” As I speak, I look directly at the two men who flew in with me, now sitting in the back of the limo. They’re dressed like a boy band. I have no idea why.

“Excuse me?” Sam grumbles through the phone.

“I’m terminating your services. I thought I could justify having your team on this trip since you’re all ex-commandos, but that’s the asshole I used to be who’s speaking. This new asshole couldn’t live with himself if anyone got hurt. Especially you.” Sam is about to get married. He’s got a little monkey at home. He’s a good man.

“Is this because Abi is coming?”

Yes. And no. “I meant what I said. Your services are no longer needed, mate.” The hotel valet opens the passenger-side door.

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