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Authors: Emily Jane Trent
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determined to make it happen. And… it just might work .
Chapter 7
Micah needed to focus on training, and Harlan had upped the intensity, as this was no time for slacking off. The big fight was only a couple of days away, so no effort could be spared getting in top shape. It was going to be a tough match, but Micah intended to come out on top.
He sweated and grunted through the workout, and the hours flew by. The training kept his attention off Gisele and what was happening with her. He was anxious to hear the outcome of her visit, and find out if her mother was unharmed.
That afternoon, having put in his best effort, Micah showered and dressed. The coach had pushed him to the limit, but not beyond, as he’d need plenty of energy in the ring. Yet the more Micah worked out with his ruthless opponent in mind, the more fired up he was.
Since Gisele hadn’t called yet, Micah guessed they must have taken her fairly far, or allowed her several hours with her mother. He suspected that the day had been consumed with travel, not visiting, which would indicate that Catarina was a significant distance from Vegas.
That could pose a problem, as Micah intended to rescue her. How he could manage that while training for the biggest fight of his life, he didn’t know. But Catarina’s safety was vital, as he didn’t have faith that Yuri would release her, no matter what he promised.
The mob couldn’t be trusted. That was rule number one. The rest of Micah’s strategy grew from that knowledge. So he would figure out a way to rescue Catarina and transport her to a safe location. He just wished he knew where the hell the mob was keeping her.
Micah was stowing his gear in the locker, thinking about where to eat, when Gisele called. “I’m back at the complex.” Then there was another voice in the background, a gruff male voice. It had to be Yuri.
Micah listened without making a sound.
“You’ve seen your mother. Now I want that diamond .”
Gisele said, “You’ll get it. But my week isn’t up yet.”
“Where is it, Gisele?”
“In Zurich, secured in a vault,” Gisele replied with confidence, so the visit with her mother must have gone well.
“You’ll take me to it,” Yuri said. “We’ll leave right after the fight Saturday night.”
Micah’s gut wrenched. That wasn’t much time, and Yuri’s tone left no opening to negotiate. They’d stalled as long as they were able to.
For a minute there was silence, then Gisele spoke again, “I’m outside now. Yuri didn’t know I was on the phone. When he came down the hall, I held it behind me.” She paused. “Can you believe him? He’s such an arrogant bastard.”
“I told you the fight would get his attention,” Micah said, feeling satisfied that Yuri had taken the bait.
“Yes, you heard him. He’s dragging me to Zurich to get his precious diamond. But not until after the fight.”
“The payoff on his sizable bet that the German will win doesn’t begin to match what that diamond is worth. But he will still profit nicely…or so he thinks.”
“Yuri can’t walk away from high stakes like that. He has such a big ego that losing isn’t a word he understands.”
“I was counting on that,” Micah said, then his focus went back to Gisele. “You made it back okay?”
“Yes, I’ll tell you all about it. Where are you?”
“At the gym, but I’m just ready to leave.”
“Meet me at the bistro, the one we discovered near my new condo. I’ll be there in half an hour.”
Micah hung up and went out front to catch a cab. It had been good to hear Gisele’s voice, and to know that she was fine. He couldn’t wait to see her to get all the details. The bistro wasn’t far, but there was traffic. Still, he arrived first and got a table.
The place had a cozy atmosphere. It was small but upscale. Micah ordered iced tea and the bacon-wrapped prawns to take the edge off his appetite. While he waited for Gisele, he tore off a chunk of bread and
Chapter 7
Micah needed to focus on training, and Harlan had upped the intensity, as this was no time for slacking off. The big fight was only a couple of days away, so no effort could be spared getting in top shape. It was going to be a tough match, but Micah intended to come out on top.
He sweated and grunted through the workout, and the hours flew by. The training kept his attention off Gisele and what was happening with her. He was anxious to hear the outcome of her visit, and find out if her mother was unharmed.
That afternoon, having put in his best effort, Micah showered and dressed. The coach had pushed him to the limit, but not beyond, as he’d need plenty of energy in the ring. Yet the more Micah worked out with his ruthless opponent in mind, the more fired up he was.
Since Gisele hadn’t called yet, Micah guessed they must have taken her fairly far, or allowed her several hours with her mother. He suspected that the day had been consumed with travel, not visiting, which would indicate that Catarina was a significant distance from Vegas.
That could pose a problem, as Micah intended to rescue her. How he could manage that while training for the biggest fight of his life, he didn’t know. But Catarina’s safety was vital, as he didn’t have faith that Yuri would release her, no matter what he promised.
The mob couldn’t be trusted. That was rule number one. The rest of Micah’s strategy grew from that knowledge. So he would figure out a way to rescue Catarina and transport her to a safe location. He just wished he knew where the hell the mob was keeping her.
Micah was stowing his gear in the locker, thinking about where to eat, when Gisele called. “I’m back at the complex.” Then there was another voice in the background, a gruff male voice. It had to be Yuri.
Micah listened without making a sound.
“You’ve seen your mother. Now I want that diamond .”
Gisele said, “You’ll get it. But my week isn’t up yet.”
“Where is it, Gisele?”
“In Zurich, secured in a vault,” Gisele replied with confidence, so the visit with her mother must have gone well.
“You’ll take me to it,” Yuri said. “We’ll leave right after the fight Saturday night.”
Micah’s gut wrenched. That wasn’t much time, and Yuri’s tone left no opening to negotiate. They’d stalled as long as they were able to.
For a minute there was silence, then Gisele spoke again, “I’m outside now. Yuri didn’t know I was on the phone. When he came down the hall, I held it behind me.” She paused. “Can you believe him? He’s such an arrogant bastard.”
“I told you the fight would get his attention,” Micah said, feeling satisfied that Yuri had taken the bait.
“Yes, you heard him. He’s dragging me to Zurich to get his precious diamond. But not until after the fight.”
“The payoff on his sizable bet that the German will win doesn’t begin to match what that diamond is worth. But he will still profit nicely…or so he thinks.”
“Yuri can’t walk away from high stakes like that. He has such a big ego that losing isn’t a word he understands.”
“I was counting on that,” Micah said, then his focus went back to Gisele. “You made it back okay?”
“Yes, I’ll tell you all about it. Where are you?”
“At the gym, but I’m just ready to leave.”
“Meet me at the bistro, the one we discovered near my new condo. I’ll be there in half an hour.”
Micah hung up and went out front to catch a cab. It had been good to hear Gisele’s voice, and to know that she was fine. He couldn’t wait to see her to get all the details. The bistro wasn’t far, but there was traffic. Still, he arrived first and got a table.
The place had a cozy atmosphere. It was small but upscale. Micah ordered iced tea and the bacon-wrapped prawns to take the edge off his appetite. While he waited for Gisele, he tore off a chunk of bread and
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