"By making such a bold move, are you not afraid that I might end up beating the grass only to startle the snake? If the Harrington family realizes they are being targeted this early, they might retract their claws and become much harder to deal with."
"Look at your face, my dear. You do not look the least bit worried, despite your cautious words. You know perfectly well that in our current game of chess against the Harrington family, someone like Gabriel Cole is probably watching from the sidelines with a glass of wine, enjoying the show more than anyone else. Moreover..." Ethan Caldwell paused for a moment, his long, slender fingers gently scratching the soft flesh under Julian Sterling's chin, teasing him like a beloved cat: "Who is to say that this does not make you look even more pleasing to his eyes? That man has a twisted appreciation for chaos, my love."
