Bolted (The Men of Bolt Corporation #1)

Prologue

Ethan

9 years earlier

“I just need a little more time Ethan,” the man begs from across my desk.

“You have had six months. I don't think you quite understand what the term loan means.” I respond.

“Please, you have known me for over twenty years. I’m good for it. We are practically family!” He wails.

I scoff at him. He’s fucking pathetic. He's right, I have known him for over 20 years and every year I wonder why I still keep him around. His gambling issue is getting worse and worse and frankly I'm sick of bailing him out with nothing in return.

“Listen Allen, if you can’t pay me the money I loaned you, I’m sure we can compromise on another payment method,” I say with a smirk.

His eyes go wide. “You can’t be serious Ethan.”

“Oh I am dead serious,” I reply. “There's no friend or family discount in skin, Allen. Just ask my dead brother. His spawn will be working off his debt for life. You have two weeks to bring me my money. Now get the fuck out of my office.”

I nod at the two men guarding my office door and they grab a sobbing Allen by both arms and drag him out the door. Turning to my laptop, I type the name I'm looking for in the search bar. Pictures of a beautiful brunette pop up as I scroll down. “Here’s to hoping for unpaid debts,” I say to myself outloud and lick my lips.