Chapter 5 - Khloe Refuses To Apologize For Defending Herself
Khloe wiped a smear of butter from her cheek with the back of her wrist, her breathing finally beginning to steady.
“If I’m fired, just tell me so I can walk out of here and never look back,” Khloe said defiantly.
Dominic turned back toward her, stepping closer until she could smell the sharp scent of cedarwood and expensive scotch.
“You’re not fired, Khloe Bennett,” Dominic said, using her full name with a strange, possessive weight.
“After what I just did to your guest? Any other owner would have me thrown in Boston Harbor,” Khloe replied incredulously.
“Most owners aren’t me,” Dominic smiled faintly, his dark eyes sparkling with dangerous amusement.
“I don’t want charity, Mr. Costello, and I definitely don’t want to be part of whatever mafia game this is,” Khloe warned.
“It’s not a game, Khloe. It’s an acquisition,” Dominic replied smoothly, turning back to face the weeping socialite.
Vivien stood up, trembling with unadulterated fury as she realized her political leverage meant nothing here.
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“My father will hear about this, Dominic! Senator Kensington will shut down every port you own by morning!” Vivien shrieked.
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