Alex smirked inwardly. Simple. "Look, Ashley," he began, leaning forward slightly, "you wanted to strike a deal with Henry, but he shot you down. What if I could make that happen?"
Of course, Henry wouldn't touch a deal with the Dawsons now, Alex mused. Not after they sprung Eric Vaughn – the guy who killed Henry's father – right out of police custody. They even strong-armed Henry into dropping the whole thing. Working with the Dawsons after that? Not a chance.
But the Dawsons didn't know the best part, Alex thought with hidden satisfaction. 'Eric Vaughn was under my control now.' Once the doctor finished healing Riley's grandmother, his purpose would be served.
Alex wouldn't hesitate to hand Henry a special little something, maybe call it the satisfactory revenge, and let him personally deliver Eric Vaughn's real punishment. Killing was old news; making an enemy suffer endlessly? That was true revenge. Like how that one character dealt with her uncle...
