The Wrong Woman

Sienna knew what Vivian was implying. It turned out that Vivian was simply another pawn in Alex's game.

"Was it you who ordered your men to cripple my husband and toss him into the ocean?" Sienna asked, struggling to contain her rage.

With a sneer, Alex said, "I killed him and thought he was dead. I never imagined he'd survive, let alone return to his post and continue to thwart my plans."

Panic washed over Sienna. It appeared that the drug lord Daniel had been pursuing was, in fact, a woman—a formidable one of that. Worry gnawed at Sienna as she pondered whether Daniel would be endangered if he came to her rescue.

Alex settled back onto the couch, reached for the wine on the table, and took a sip. Through clenched teeth, she asked, "Do you know how much money Daniel has cost me over the years?" Sienna stayed silent.

Meanwhile, Vivian was gripped by panic and at a loss for what to do next. She felt an overwhelming urge to flee.

"I've lost at least 50 billion," Alex said. Her face twisted with rage as she glared at the liquid swirling in the glass.

Her breath quickened and she continued venomously, "First, he infiltrated my ranks, taking out my men one by one and sabotaging my business.

further by persistently targeting me, dealing blow after blow to my business. I'll be the one who ends

all, with a single gunshot. No

to her knees before Alex. "Alex, are you setting me up to take the

as she said, "Didn't you agree to

fear. "I-I did but I don't want to die! How could I

of men who could kill him. I wouldn't even need you if I weren't afraid

to die, Alex!" Vivian pleaded

soft and reassuring. "Don't be scared sweetheart. Nobody wants to die. But you

kill them..." Vivian's voice faltered, her face

phone, unlocked it, and sent a

Alex returned the phone to Vivian, who checked the message that had

her alive, come meet us alone on a speedboat. Leave the police and any weapons