Evans let out a slow breath. "Fine," he said finally. "But you owe me something in return." He leaned forward, fingers steepled. "Get your brother to agree to partner with Everest on the designer mall project. I have the investors waiting and ready. Mary signed over her shares to Ivy, which means Ivy owns fifty percent of Everest. If we're going to reunite Winn and Ivy, Winn needs to be in a position where working with me — and with Ivy as his equal — looks natural, even necessary."
Sylvia smiled. "Its how they fell in love in the first place. In House of Kane."
"Actually, its because I promised her I would bring Winn to her. I waited too long. I don't plan on breaking my first promise to my niece. And when this is done, when Ivy is safe and you and the child are out of harm's reach, I'll move on Tom. I promise you that. But I need your help in the meantime."
"Are you sure you're not just angling to get your hands on House of Kane?" Sylvia arched a skeptical brow.
