Chapter 16 - Face to Face**
Howard turned slowly as the balcony door closed behind Julian.
The older man looked frail, his silver hair thinned and his face scarred, but his dark eyes retained a sharp, predatory coldness.
“I was wondering when you would find us, Julian,” Howard said smoothly, taking a slow sip of his drink.
Leo looked up, his tear-stained face lighting up instantly. “Daddy!”
“Stay right there, Leo,” Julian commanded softly, keeping his body positioned between his son and the old man.
“You’ve caused a great deal of trouble for my associates tonight, Julian,” Howard remarked, setting his glass on the mantle. “Your father was always much more practical about these matters.”
“My father is dead, Howard,” Julian spat out. “And you’re about to join him in a federal penitentiary.”
Howard laughed softly, a dry, raspy sound that made the hair on Julian’s neck stand up.
“You really don't understand the game you’re playing, boy,” Howard said, leaning heavily on his walking stick. “Pamela!”
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The double doors of the bedroom swung open, and Pamela stepped inside, flanked by three armed security guards.
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