Chapter forty four: I’d rather die!

Hello” Nicklaus voice answered a man over the phone. “Yes, boss. I need a little more time” he demanded. “We can’t afford more time” Nick gritted out. “I understand boss” the man affirmed.

“Create an opening and send the signal” Nick declared ending the call and staring at the midnight view through his study’s window.

Few minutes later his phone rang interrupting his thoughts, but what’s worse? His brows knitted at the sight.

“Hello, Adam” he muttered but of course Adam was furious “you rascal! How dare you cause all this ruckus for a woman. Two useless good for nothing sons, turning the clan upside down for a girl” he roared.

“Lucious’ involved?” Nick curiously asked. “The punk override my authority to station men” Adam scoffed still in disbelief before adding “That scum Martin is messing with both of you and you’re playing right into his trap. I can’t believe he got you riled up by a mere plaything”. As the words left Adam’s mouth Nick’s eyes grew cold like an ice in mid-wint