“How did you get in here?” he glared at her.
“Piper is dealing with a man named Jake at the edge of the property.” Eliska whispered turning frightened eyes to the man standing in the doorway. “Tasia told me to wait in the living room while Piper dealt with a situation, and I heard the two security guards discussing it when they were rushing to join her outside. I came in when Tasia went to help your cook, but she told me to stay in the other room.” She looked at Essence, “I know I’ve never shown it very well but you’re my little sister and I do love you. I hope with time we can repair our relationship.”
“No.” Vadim cut her off. “I won’t let you manipulate her.”
“I don’t want to,” Eliska protested. “Please Vadim. The truth is all out there now. I promise I’ll be good. I only want to repa
