Interlude of A Villainous Mother Final Part
Crystal allowed herself a brief moment to take a breath before saying, "Well, the Mob would be gone, which is a sizeable boon."
Francis shrugged, "They'll be gone eventually. I am nothing if not a patient man. What else can you offer me?"
He had her, and she knew it. She knew what was coming, and she knew exactly how it was going to play out no matter what course of action she took… and she hated it.
"I don't have anything else to offer you, Francis," she said, trying not to wince at the lie as she said it.
He gave her a look, filled to the brim with knowing pity, "I want you," he said, "Where you should be, by my side again. On my team."
"No," she said, almost before he had finished making his offer.