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ent and quick. I didn't look back until I was out on the streets__I couldn't deal with the

the approaching night. My footsteps echoed, as I walked along the deserted street, the

ok out my phone. I dialed a number and told the person on the othe

contrast to the silent surroundings. I swept my eyes over the car, and without hesitation, I swiftly slipped inside,

iting for the bus, tired from a long day, some had frowns, and few had smiles, but I could see the sadness in their eye

rie, looking away as the streets became almost

tepped out of the car, scanning the area discerningly. The cafe's warm light spilled onto the sidewalk, casti

was thick with the scent of freshly brewed coffee and baked goods, but the place was deserted, apart from the man who sat alone at a small table, his back straight, dr

rose from his seat with the grace of someone who had lived a life of discipline and prec

s. His smile didn't falter, but he nodded in understanding and stepped aside, allowing me to move past him. I s

across the quiet cafe. I furrowed my brows, scanning

ly from years of experience. She approached the table, carefully placing a cup of milk latte in front of me, avoiding eye contact, before retreating without a word. I narrowed m

me out of my thoughts, his voice calm, but

ntimate setting, the walls were adorned with bookshelves, vintage tables scattered around, and a fireplace in

. "You know we can't meet in the

agreement, knowing

this time?" I asked,getting straight to the point, my tone carrying a hint of impatien

erious expression. "You have to be careful" He began, his voice low but

s I took in what he just said, I had expected this, but not the t

slightly. "He came on the pretext of business, but I don

can't just be here on the pretext of business," I thought aloud. "He must have some business to handle, but I'm als

now how much of a thorn you are by their sides." He said, and I could hear the genuine concern i

also came for something else. We know Arlo has always been too

reedy, but how does this have anything to do with this?"

knowing look. "Don't worry. Arlo isn't going to be a problem. He'

ething and paused in my steps, turning to Albert. "Tell him not to send any more men to follow me

e began, but I turned and walked out the door, not allowing him to finish hi

lling my ears as I strolled down the sidewalk, focused on sending

aced myself for the fall, but it didn't come. Instead of hitti

d oddly familiar. His dark, intense eyes met mine, and then it clicked.

k. I glanced over my shoulder and saw a man standing by the stairs leading to the VIP rooms. Because of the lighting, I could only make out his dark hair and sharp jawline, but I felt the intensity of

g my attention away. When I tu

his presence that was bo

roze for a moment, realizing his hands were still around me. I tried to wriggle out of his grip, but before I could react, he rou

he car with a forceful shove, causing me to tumble into the back seat. I scrambled up, my breath coming in

sharply, in his deep baritone vo

car began to move, but I made sure I revealed no emotions, assuming a calm front. I glanced out

ing Kid