Hearts and High Stakes

d Bombay Darbar restaurant, Olivia

taurant for dinner. Conscientiously, he straightened his suit, adjusted his wh

ely and rushed over to where she was standing. "I hate waiting," she murmured, expressionl

th warmth, and Olivia liked her right away. "Please follow me this way." After saying so, she led them to their de

ed at the menu; its writing was in French, and another language I couldn't recognize, so he could not interpret it. Not only that, but he didn't feel free in Oli

blem, sir?" The

like to know the location of the

aiter. Aiden released his breath, got

to order?" The

d an eyebrow. "What's your name?" The girl

s the girl.

. She put her palm on the table and said, "Well, Leah, what

ook Aiden's seat and looked through the menu

nd I have the best idea of what you will li

mething strong for the gentleman." Leah left before any

Olivia had ordered a drink. He took a seat and said nothing, his eyes ro

ter responding, he too

to stay?" She shifted

re either too expensive or already full

keys to David's beachfront home are here. Ensure you arrive early tomorrow morning because

nnounced happily as she se

food, Aiden in particular, un

Olivia said, seemin

u won't regret it, I assur

but she nodded yes. "Spicy, but good." Le

e food, he quickly s

and they responded. However, fifteen minutes later, Leah returned wit

rder that,"

men there insisted that I bring this to you." She gesture

m and tell them I can afford my

d off with

them, it appeared that one of the men was reprimanding Leah. Leah noticed him glancing at their table,

seemingly informing Olivia that she would not accept any more orders from her. W

back to you and said it's not like yo

d silent. Olivia inquired, "I assume you conveyed my m

my other tables are waiting for me, I should get moving. Leah hurriedly remarked, "Wh

" With such composure, her voi

"I don't think I should tell you." She made a h

Leah. She laid her chin on her intertwine

le of," Olivia said with a cold voice that made Leah and Aiden shudder. "Now." Olivia leaned back against her chair and spoke. "I am g

use they know women like you; tough but willing to give in for a few bucks! I already feel terrible enough to offer this to you." Olivia understood ex

at door was beneath them. They assumed that she would go to bed with them just because they had bought her a

said, her face

ccept it?" Leah inquired, h

Olivia

ow much this means to me, so thank you

pour something for them, something stopped her. "Don't worry about it; I'll handle it." After saying th

ds, watching as each drop landed on his head and tric

sure there was no drop left in the bottle before slamming it onto the table in fr

; I'll handle it." Olivia r

o Leah, she said. "Get the car." Aiden obeyed her order, bending slightly before walking away. Olivia pivoted to face Leah, who remained motio

tually Olivia Miller." With penetrating eyes, as if challenging her to reveal her name, Olivia stared back at he

nd the bottle of champagne, Olivia walked out

joy her hefty tip until there was a disturbance at one of the tables. Her supervis

-known businessman and executive in Fo

o stand there?" The m

tter, she turned to walk away,

her head. "Just in case your stupid brains haven't registered yet, we have dismissed both of you." Leah gave a startled gasp at what he stated. He interrupted her as she