Hard to Fight
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“You have your wires crossed, it is not for sale. Now, can you please leave?”
He looks up to the front door, then back to me again. “You’re in a prime position here, investors are piling up to take over this garage. It might be a shit heap but with a bit of money poured into it, it could be amazing. I have money and there are a hell of a lot of car enthusiasts around this area. Not to mention some of the biggest races around the world come here every year—it’s a gold mine and therefore a perfect location to open another shop of mine.”
A lump forms in my throat but I keep it together, saying dryly, “It is my garage and until that changes, you’re on my property and I want you to leave.”
He shrugs. “I’ll leave, but it won’t be for long. I’m making an offer on this place this afternoon.”
“This is my home,” I whisper, angrily.
His eyes soften slightly.
“And I’m sorry for that, but business is business, Quinn.”
“Are we done here?” I mutter.
His eyes grow dark and I swallow down the lump forming in my throat. “We’re done for now.”
“Go to hell.”
He smiles at my sass, flashing those killer dimples. Damn him for being beautiful. “Angel, hell is for the weak. And if there’s one thing I am not, it’s weak.”
This guy is pissing me off.
“Leave.”
He gives me a lazy, lopsided grin that makes my heart pound.
“Afternoon, Pixie.”
With that, he turns and strides out. When he’s gone, I turn to Jace, who is watching him go. “Was that,” he swallows with wide eyes, “Tazen Watts?”
“Yes,” I mutter. “It certainly was.”
“Tazen Watts…” he breathes. “Holy fuck. He is only the best custom car builder … ever.”
“I’m aware of that.”
“You should have gone over and just held him, at least for a few seconds. He’s a god. You love his show.”
“I loved his show. Now I want to stab him.”
Jace turns to me, biting his lip to stop the laughter. I point a finger at him. “Don’t. I have to call the bank. If he’s right, we’re in trouble.”
His face falls.
“Jesus, Quinn.”
“Yeah,” I whisper, staring out the door.
If we lose this garage, we lose everything.
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Contents
Title Page
Copyright Notice
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Prologue
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Epilogue
Teaser: Hard to Break
About the Author
Copyright
This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.
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