Karma Doesn’t Sleep: The Revenge Queen Rises novel Chapter 405

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“Hurry up and get out!” Clive yelled.

Right then, a lazy, smug voice drifted in from the doorway.

“Hey, bro, what’s got you so riled up?” Sammy strolled in, hands stuffed in his pockets, rocking a wine-red suit that was all flash and zero subtlety. He sauntered in like he owned the place, every move a challenge.

He shot Aiden a careless look. “You can go. I need to talk to my cousin alone.”

Aiden, Clive’s right-hand man, had never gotten along with Sammy. Sammy’s reputation for wild spending and zero boundaries didn’t help. But right now, Aiden looked at Sammy like he was a lifeline.

“Of course. I’ll leave you two Salmerons to catch up,” Aiden said, and slipped out in a heartbeat.

Sammy and Clive were cousins, and you could see it in their faces. Still, Sammy had inherited his mother’s star power—she’d been a pop sensation back in the day. Especially his eyes—tilted at the corners, just a little wicked. He always looked like he was up to something, and when he smiled, he was pure trouble in an expensive suit.

“Oh, come on, Clive. Don’t take it so hard. We’re family first—business is just business, right?” Sammy leaned against Clive’s desk, crossing his long legs like he had all the time in the world.

He eyed Clive’s stormy face and let a smug grin slip out. “Sorry, man. Didn’t mean to steal your board seat.”

Clive’s patience snapped. He lunged, grabbing Sammy by the collar.

“You really think you’ve won? If Amelia hadn’t stabbed me in the back, you wouldn’t stand a chance against me!”

Sammy met his glare, eyes cold and sharp, a smirk playing at his lips. “Clive, you’ve been on top so long you forgot how you got there.” He shoved Clive’s hand off and smoothed out his shirt, all cool confidence. “If it wasn’t for Amelia back then, you wouldn’t have gotten past me.”