ALLISON’S POV
“What makes you think you can just threaten me?”
I bite into a carrot, phone wedged between my shoulder and ear, while I rifle through my closet with my free hand. “I’m not threatening you. I just… asked you to stop blackmailing people and, you know, return everything you’ve taken from them.”
There’s a pause, then Black’s voice floats out. “How much are you getting paid for this?”
“I’m not—”
“I can double it. Let’s meet up.”
I chuckle, pulling out my nightdress. “You want us to meet up? You must think I’m stupid.” I shove the last bit of carrot into my mouth, chewing loud enough for him to hear. “Look, I’m not forcing you to do what I said. Just know you’ve got three days before I pay a visit to your dad.”
Silence stretches on the line for a few seconds.
“I will find
