Page 48 of Her Greek Protector
Aimee frowned. “And the son?”
Vasil looked sad. “Once Drossos Junior reached his majority, he tried to take Moustakas Shipping to the courts, declaring half of our company should have been his. The courts threw his suit out, and frankly, we haven’t heard anything from him for years.”
“It would seem that is not true,” Alexi said. “I did some checking last night with Piotr and the younger Drossos has made friends with some very unsavory men. If this man is issuing these threats, we need to take them very seriously.”
Leo looked at Alexi. “Still think you want to poke the bear?”
Alexi looked very determined. “Nai. The sooner the better. I’m going to send an email this morning. How often he checks his email will determine how quickly he responds.”
Aimee looked to Alexi for an explanation. “Poke the bear?”
“I’m going to let our friend know he wasn’t successful in getting me to back down and invite him to meet me. I’ll pretend to be Leo, but when he comes to the meeting place, he’ll find both of us there, along with Piotr and two dozen guards. Drossos’ days of issuing threats are finished.” Alexi grinned, but it wasn’t filled with warmth, but determination. “In the meantime, you all have extra security personnel watching your backs. Gemma, I know I do not have the right, but I would ask that you consider sticking close to the estate and keeping Damien with you.”
Gemma nodded, concern etched on her face. “Of course, Alexi. Damien and I will amuse ourselves here for the next little while.”
“Aimee and Kassi, I would ask the same of you.”
Aimee immediately shook her head in denial. “I can’t do that. I’ll be careful, but I have my first bona fide photo shoot this afternoon. Someone actually liked my portfolio and wants to pay me to take pictures of them.”
Alexi frowned. “I don’t like it.”
Aimee clenched her jaw. “I don’t care.” When Alexi’s look darkened, she hurried to defuse the situation, for the sake of the others present. “Look, I can take care of myself, and Kassi can come with me. Can’t you?”
Kassi smiled. “Yes, it will be fun. Alexi, relax. We’ll take a guard with us and everything will be fine.”
For a moment Aimee was afraid he was going to demand her compliance, but then he relaxed. “Fine, but try not to take any other engagements until this is all over? We worry…Iworry about you.”
Aimee’s heart fluttered. Coming from a control freak like Alexi, that admission was a lot. Had he forgiven her?We definitely need to talk.
Vasil clapped his hands. “Get to work, boys. I have a new grandbaby on the way and I don’t want to spend my time worrying about everyone’s safety when they step foot off the estate.”
Leo stood. “Patéras, Alexi and I will set things right. Thank you for your understanding. Alexi, let’s go write that email.”
Alexi followed suit. He bent down and whispered in Aimee’s ear. “I don’t have time right now, but when you return this afternoon, you and I are going to have dinner together. Just the two of us. We are going to clear the air, once and for all.”
Is that a threat or a promise?Aimee met his eyes and then bit her lip, anxiety rising in her chest. “Okay.” There was a promise lurking behind his dark gaze, but given his earlier anger, he could also be looking for a chance to berate her once more. Uncertainty lodged in her throat, stealing some of the joy she should be feeling at landing her first official job as a photographer.I wish I knew what he wanted to talk about.One thing was for certain. Her future happiness rested entirely on the result of the conversation.