My Way Or The Highway
EPOV
Ten minutes to five. Ten minutes till that old scum bag comes in here with my money. Or at least I hope so. I'm really not in the mood to kill anyone today, but if it needs be, then it's got to be done.
Just in case old man Charlie gets a little out of hand, I made sure I had Marcus at the door and my brothers Emmett and Jasper in the office with me.
My eyes light up when I see Charlie make his way in to the club. He looks a little anxious, but if the envelope in his hand is any indication he's brought all my money then he has no reason for him to worry.
I think back to earlier in the day. Images of his daughter straddling my lap flutter in my head. If old man Charlie knew, it'd send him in a spiral.
Marcus opens the door and peers in, "He's here, sir" I nod in acknowledgement and tell him to bring him in.
Not a second later Charlie scurries in to the room. I rise from my seat and walk over to him, "Charlie, my man. How are things?" I feign enthusiasm. It's all part of the game. Lure them in and scare them a little.
Charlie rubs at his neck and his upper lip twitches. Not a good sign, if you ask me.
He should really take tips of his daughter. He needs to possess some of her confidence.
He nods his head but otherwise doesn't verbally reply. He extends the manilla envelope forward and I yank it out of his grip.
It feels unusually light. Why do I get the feeling all my money isn't here?
I throw the envelope at Jasper to count through the money. All the while I keep my eyes on Charlie, I know its unnerving for him.
He's silent as Jasper counts the money and his brown eyes dart back and forth between me and the wad of cash in Jasper's hand. I glance over at Jasper, he gives one curt shake of his head and it's all the confirmation I need.
I whip out my gun from my waist and hold it to Charlie's head. "Where's the rest of my money?" I spit, "I gave you strict instructions to bring me ALL my money!"
Charlie cowers back, "That's all I could get, I'm sorry!"
I scoff. As if a sorry makes up for it. I shake my head menacingly. "I did tell you yesterday, if all my money isn't here I would kill you,"
His eyes grow wide, "Please don't." He pleads.
Looking at his brown eyes, Bella comes to mind again and I bring down my gun.
With his daughter working for me now, I have the upper hand, not that he needs to know that.
Isabella Swan is the perfect pawn in this game and It looks like I've taken her right under his eye.
"You can go, but I don't ever want to see you on my side of town. Are we clear?" His expression turns confused but he nods.
I look at him expectantly, "Leave!" I order and without a second look, his gone.
Jasper and Emmett turn to me, "What the fuck was all that about? He was five grand short!" Jasper yells.
I smirk, "I know, but I've got much more than I bargained for" I sit back in my chair and look down at Bella's file on my computer.
"Swan's daughter?" Emmett asks and I grin in acknowledgement.
Thank you so much for your time.
