Chapter 33: Kneel And Apologize

Cleo followed Byron, worry gnawing at her. Tension tightened her shoulders, only making her tall, willowy figure more striking. She glanced up at him and said, "Byron, isn't this getting out of hand? The Hayde family isn't someone you want to mess with." Byron didn't even blink. "What's there to be afraid of? They'll be the ones begging me." "How can you be so sure? The Haydes have connections. Why would they ever bow to you?" He gave a slight smile. "They will. I'm the only one who can treat...