My blood boiled. “Then unfreeze it. NOW. My daughter has been kidnapped!”
Nadine tilted her head, lips curving into a mocking smile. “I’m sorry, Emerald. But maybe you can pay the ransom in installments… and they can give your daughter to you in installments.”
For a moment, my world stopped. Her words cut sharper than any blade. My knees went weak, my breath caught in my throat. Then she smirked, reached into her purse, and tossed a handful of bills at me. The cash scattered across the polished floor like dirt.
“Here. A down payment for Gwen,” she sneered.
Rage exploded inside me. My vision blurred with tears and fury as I lunged at her, my hand striking her cheek before I could stop myself.
I didn’t think. My hand moved first, slapping her across the face. “You bitch! Sleeping with my husband, taking everything from me, and now you won’t even let me save my child?”
Her eyes widened, but before she could scream, I yanked her hair, fury consuming me. She clawed at me, and we tumbled against the desk.
The door burst open. Leandro.
“What the hell is going on?” His voice thundered.