Page 72 of Sins
“I have the best lawyers on her case,” Dad went on, “but she chose a very public place, and it’s not the easiest situation to navigate.”
I placed my hand on her leg, and she squeezed it. I hoped I could act as her anchor through all this. “I understand.”
“Perhaps there won’t even be a trial.” Dad tried to brighten the mood. “The lawyers may be able to get her trial suspended in lieu of a mental breakdown or something. God knows Cameron’s actions could snap a mother’s mind.”
“You know you can see her when you’re ready,” Mom interrupted. “We can make that happen.”
“That’s kind of you. I might need some time, though.” Kenna tried for a smile. Her mother had shut down. Shock had probably set in once she realized the depth of what she’d done. She had lost everything. It would take time for her to get back to normal, if she ever really did. “You’ll need this.” Kenna scribbled down a code. “Mom changed all the alarms at the house when Calli was killed. I have no interest in staying there, so take whatever you need.”
“I appreciate that.” Dad tucked the code into his pocket.
Knox leaned over the table. “Speaking of that, shouldn’t we be combing through Cameron’s computers now?”
“No. A week before Cameron was killed, Zara helped me copy his files,” Dad explained. “I’ve also paid some people to watch Griple in prison. He’s clearly an important member of the Potens. I’d love to know what connection he had with Cameron.”
“Blackmail?” Kenna questioned. “Because Dad was notorious for compiling dirt on people.”
“Maybe.” I cleared my throat. “Did Simon ever mention anything?”
“No.” She shrugged. “But speaking of Simon, what about him? Are you guys watching him? Or…?”
“At present, he’s our only real link.” Dad pulled out a file on him. “I think we keep him close.” Dad glanced at me, and I wondered what the look was for. “I, ah, also spoke to him this morning. He’d been approached by Sonny, who wanted him to help gain access to Yen Hong’s fashion show.”
“Simon said no, right?” Kenna looked around. “Because he doesn’t know our plan.”
“He said no, but he did share that you were pregnant.”
Kenna’s face went white. “What?”
“I’ll fucking kill him,” I cursed, and Kenna’s grabbed my arm.
“Stop, Grim.” Dad stood and put out his hand to halt my murderous rampage.
“It was just his attempt at a tactic to turn Sonny off.” Dad rubbed his head. “I’m sure it didn’t work, but, Kenna, just be aware.”
“Simon’s an idiot if he thought that would work. You’re not doing the show now,” I fumed but settled back in my chair. Kenna was mad if she thought I would let her put herself out there after that. “Over my dead body are you allowed to do it.”
“Grim…” Kenna’s voice held a warning.
“I literally just heard a boxing ring bell go off between the two of you.” Knox covered his face. “Grim, she’s going to do it. You know she will. Kenna, you know Grim is all bark when it comes to you. As long as he doesn’t drag you to the bedroom…we all remember the handcuff story.”
“Knox.” Mom shook her head at him.
“What, Mom? I’m just speeding up the next twenty minutes of their fight.”
“He’s not wrong.” Kenna shrugged but conveniently avoided eye contact. Anger poured off me. Maybe I’d been wrong to encourage Knox to participate more.
Dad put a stop to our discussion. “All right, that’s enough. Kenna, Simon seems to be quite fond of you. Maybe see what else you can find out.”
“Of course.” She smiled then raised her hand as Dad went to move on. “I should tell you that Simon was working with Cameron to pay off his debt to the Potens.”
“What?” Dad and I both said at the same time.
“So, I need to fill you in.” She let out a long breath. “I’ve had a few talks with Simon lately, and here’s what I know.” She began to update us.
Christ, she knew a lot more than we did, and I was impressed she was able to get Simon to fill in some blanks for us. I still didn’t like the guy, but I wanted to kill him less and less, so that was a start.
I lowered my voice and leaned into her. “How did I not know this until now?”