The phone connected, and Leopard's furious voice erupted before Rafael could say a word.

"Mr. Hernandez! You've done me dirty this time!"

Leopard had been deceived, warned by a powerful figure in King City's underworld about Eric's dangerous nature before Rafael's call. As he realized Rafael might have played him for a fool, anger welled up within him.

Rafael furrowed his brow. "Are you suggesting you took no action? Then, return my money!"

"Return the money to you? Dream on!" Leopard snappe