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It took a moment before he nodded “Okay, Ethan, as the point of this?”

“To reauarantee it”

“You didn’t have to remind me—”

“And do you kno I guarantee I never lose?” I interrupted, not really interested in his thoughts or comments

He shook his head

“IDo you knohy I a you this?”

Again, he shook his head

“Because I’ to do what I never do and share my plans After all, you wanted to be part of the business, correct?”

At that, he sat up straighter “Yes”

“Good,” I nodded “But the truth is, the Callahan family business does not have space for you”

“W…what?” He half laughed, but the concern was evident over his brown face “What do you mean there isn’t space for me?”

“I mean, Wyatt and I will able to keep the Irish in check Calliope will keep the Italians…eventually My parents grew our business so much that it doesn’t really require us to do much anymore Truthfully, the system works so well it doesn’t even really requirebut protect the balance Make sure those ork for us rereedy or blinded by power If they do, I remove them Any new obstacles, I remove them I do not really need you for that”

“But I can help you reet in your way”

“What do you think I payback “You are a celebrity, Darcy What do you think you’re going to be able to do? Kick in doors and threaten people? Everyone in the city can connect you back to the family That makes you a liability, not an asset”

His jaw cracked to the side, and his hands balled to fist “Are you going to tell me to throw a ball back into a hoop, too?”