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“Are you sure we want to start the accusation and blame game right now?” Chase stomped around me. “I know about other certificates you’ve dealt with.”
Benny grinned.
Not a good sign.
I knew that expression well from living with Vivian and him during my high school years. It was the get-the-hell-out-of-my-way grin. The one he displayed when he broke Vivian’s high school boyfriend’s legs with a bat after he discovered the boy in her bedroom.
“Okay, please, both of you stop.” I waved my hands from side to side.
Chase’s guards positioned themselves in a way that forced Benny and his companions to step back.
Both of Chase’s lawyers arrived.
“Bail has been posted,” one of the lawyers said. “They’ll be out in less than twenty minutes. Processing has already begun.”
“And her brother’s probation?” Chase asked.
I held my breath.
“Charges against him are dropped and the cops won’t pursue it.”
“Thank you so much.” I blew out a relieved breath. “And thanks, Chase, for everything.”
Benny continued to grin at Chase. “Stay away from her.”
“Benny, please stop,” I whispered and walked closer to him. “I can take care of myself.”
“You’re too good for him,” Benny said. “This guy will eat you up and spit you out without losing any sleep at night.”
“I’m a big girl. I’ll be okay.” I hugged him.
Benny embraced me as I balanced on my tippy toes. “Do you understand what he expects from you?”
“It’s not what you’re thinking. I decided not to do that. We’re just friends.” I cringed, not wanting to discuss the arrangement with Benny, a man I considered my father.
“If something happens, you call me,” Benny said through clenched teeth. “I don’t care where you are, I’ll come.”
“I know.” I gave him a weak smile. “I’m okay. It’s going to be all right, but right now Vivian needs you, so stop worrying about me.”
Chase touched the center of my back with his hand. “Let’s go, Jasmine.”
“Go?” Benny glanced at me.
“We’re just going to talk.” I released Benny from my hug. “I’ll be right back.”
I headed to the front door.
Benny yanked Chase’s arm.
Chase’s guards charged for Benny.
Chase held up his hand to stop them.
Benny growled, “Jasmine is not like the others.”
Chase nodded. “No, she’s not.”
“You do anything to break her heart or hurt her in any way, and I’ll gut you myself.” Benny leaned in. “And no one will find your body.”
