Jacob liked that. She had a sweet heart.
“I won’t hurt her.”
“You better not, otherwise I’m going to kick your ass.”
For the rest of the night they made their way around three strip clubs, checking over the books, and making sure the business was running smoothly. Maddox had his own reasons for doing things the way he did it. He could just hire a bunch of men to report the business dealings within each venture, but Maddox didn’t trust anyone but his sons. It’s what made the Dentons so damn powerful. No one could predict their next move. They were all over the place, and Jacob was damn thankful for that. He’d never survive in a nine-to-five job, nor could he ever stomach being kept in a box with a computer.
Once they were done, Jacob headed toward Frank’s strip club. He’d have gladly gone straight to the club, but he needed to deal with his responsibilities first.
“You just can’t go a long time without seeing her, can you?” Riley asked, chuckling. “I like you.”
“Riley, we work together, and you’re Lou’s brother, but I will put a bullet in you if you even think to start with all that shit, do you get me?”
“Get you? I get you. Can’t help but laugh. It’s so fucking funny.”
Jacob parked the car, and together they headed into the busy strip club. It was the only club in the ten mile radius that was actually doing really well. He knew his father was considering cutting several of the clubs to recoup some money, putting the women in other places.
Buttoning his jacket, he took a seat at the bar, while Riley collapsed into another one beside him.
Jacob had already seen Lou. She was near the stage, watching one of the strippers perform.
Glancing up at the stage, he saw it was Pam, one of the women he’d screwed a long time ago.
“That’s not going to do well for you, is it?” Ben asked.
“I’m not going to be keeping any secrets from her. I’m going to tell her the truth.”
Riley laughed. “I wonder if she’d still be friends with Pam afterward.”
“She doesn’t have to worry about anyone.” Jacob didn’t have eyes for any other woman.
“You got any problems with me taking Pam out for a test drive?” Riley asked.
“Go ahead. She’s not mine.”
“You’re not even jealous?”
“Nope.”
“You whipped, Jacob?” Ben asked.
He glared at the barman, and then at his woman’s brother, letting them both know not to mess with him. Jacob watched as Lou made her way toward the bar. She was staring at him, looking somewhat nervous. He’d not seen her since their night together where she’d shot one of the men in the red zone.
“Hey guys,” she said. She glanced over at Riley and winced. “Are you here to, you know?” She gave a little whistle, which only made all the men fall all over themselves laughing.
“It’s not funny.”
“It is, sis. You should see yourself. Yes, I’m here to fuck one of your many friends.” Riley got up from his seat. “How do you think I feel knowing you’re fucking my boss?”
“I’m not.” Lou’s cheeks heated, and Jacob chuckled. “Don’t even start, you!”
He grabbed her hand, tugging her close. “There’s something I want to ask you.” Getting to his feet, he nodded toward Ben and Frank as he came out of the back room. Jacob didn’t care what anyone thought as he walked into one of the private rooms. He wasn’t an idiot. He knew what went on inside them as he’d taken a few women back here a time or two before he met Lou.
“Jacob, I’m not comfortable—”
He cut her off, pressing a finger against her lips. “I’m not expecting to fuck you, babe. I just want to talk, and I know this is private.”
Taking a seat, he pulled her so that she was straddling his waist.