Page 43 of Emani's Way

“Just me and you. I contacted Senior Mr. Reid, but he’s not here yet.”

“Good. Keep this between us. I’ll speak to my father. I want you to leave the camera on a loop. I’ll take care of the rest. Thanks, Cameron.”

“You’re welcome, sir. What would you like me to do about the badge reader?”

“Make sure all of the scans are recording, but don’t put it in the system. If it shows we fixed it, then it will alert the person who did it that we know.”

“Okay, sir.” Cameron nods.

I don’t know if this has anything to do with my slashed tires because it’s been over two months since it happened, but for some reason, I don’t feel like they’re related. Someone is targeting my business. The other incident felt more personal.

These last few months, I’ve been so focused on Emani that I didn’t even think about anything remiss at the firm. Now, I have to look into what could’ve happened while I wasn’t paying enough attention. It’s unlike me not to have my shit together.

I make my way back upstairs, feeling suspicious of everything and everyone around me. Who in their right mind would want to betray me?

“Everything okay, sir?” Lena questions when I get back to the executive floor.

“Yep, just run-of-the-mill stuff,” I answered dismissively.

“Anything I can do to help, sir?” Lena asks.

“No, thank you. Everything is taken care of.” I continue into my office to call my father.

A thousand scenarios are running through my mind, but I have a meeting with Luca Dalonzo so I can’t dwell on it right now. I’m already prepared for my meeting because I’m thorough when it comes to my work, which is why I’m pissed that I neglected to see a rat right under my nose.

I don’t know who was in our building or why, so I won’t take any chances of meeting here. There’s no telling what has been going on or for how long. I’m too anal not to know what is going on around me, and it pisses me off.

“Lena, I won’t be back after my meeting today.”

“Yes, sir. Oh, I needed to remind you that you have the Winter Gala next weekend. I RSVP’d for two, and you can’t renege. You skipped the Fall Ball, and your father was not happy.”

“Thanks for the reminder. I completely forgot. See ya tomorrow. If you need anything, contact my dad or shoot me a text.”

“Will do.”

It doesn’t take me long to gather up my things for my meeting with Luca. The man is a certified genius, and he’s also certifiably insane. You wouldn’t know it by looking at him, but the things I know about this man would have anybody running scared. I ain’t no bitch, but he’s one person I would never even think about crossing. Too bad some people aren’t as smart as I am.

It doesn’t take me long to drive the few blocks to the Dalonzo building. Conveniently, a lot of our high-profile clients have businesses close to ours. Our special client list is comprised of people who need our services because their businesses may not always operate on the legal side of things. They also have very unconventional ways of getting things done, which is why I have Niro Dalonzo on speed dial.

“Maddox Reid, here to see Luca Dalonzo,” I say to the front desk security.

“Of course, Mr. Reid. Here’s your visitor’s pass.”

I nod my thanks and take the pass. The Dalonzo’s are as diligent about their security as we are. However, unlike us, who need to follow the letter of the law, they do whatever is necessary to take care of any issues.

Once I exit the elevator on the executive floor, there’s a woman waiting. “Mr. Reid, Mr. Dalonzo is in his office. Right this way, please,” the woman says.

I follow behind the woman, who I can’t help but notice is wearing a very inappropriate outfit for the office, but hey, she doesn’t work for me. So, I keep my observation and gaze to myself.

“Here we are. Do you needanything?” She puts her hand on my arm and bats her eyelashes at me.

I have to look at her face to make sure we haven’t slept together in the past, but nope. I don’t know this woman.Damn, she’s bold and unprofessional as fuck.

I move away so her hand slips off my arm, “I’m good. Thanks.”

She bats her eyes one more time and leaves. I just shake my head as I move into the office where Luca and Niro are waiting.

“Just the man I needed to see,” I say to Niro.