Aspen was utterly stunned. Yara—Quinton's own sister—had come to Andrew with a proposal to kill him.

She actually wanted her brother dead?

Andrew, however, did not look the least bit surprised. Instead, he chuckled. "Mind telling me why you'd want to partner with me—someone your Wright family considers an enemy? Shouldn't you be here trying to settle a score?"

Yara shook her head. "The enemy of my enemy is my friend. You're a smart man, Mr. Lloyd. I know you understand exactly what I mean."

Andrew gave a nod. "So what you're really saying is—you and Quinton are enemies."

Yara's eyes turned icy cold. "Like I said, Quinton is my half-brother. But if I had it my way, he'd be dead and buried without a trace."

Aspen, clearly uncomfortable, finally couldn't help but ask, "Ms. Wright… do you mind if I ask why you hate your brother so much?"

Yara's tone stayed flat. "Sorry, that's personal. Not something I care to share."

She turned back to Andrew. "So, Mr. Lloyd, yes or no? Gi