Rohana let out a disdainted soort “Yeah, as it she’d dare!”
Chapter 28
Entica stepped out of the private mom. Zack, who had been waiting nearby, immediately noticed her. He strode over, his gaze quickly landing on the red marks on her face and neck His handsome face instantly clouded with anger.
“Did they lay hands on pea?”
Furious, he was about En charge inte the room. “T’ll go talk to them! This is ridiculous. It’s just a scuffle between kids! Sure, they care about their kid, but that don’t give them the right to gang up on you!!
Erica quickly grabbed his ann. “Don’t go.
He frowned, struggling in contain history. “Are you scared of them? With me here, you have nothing to fear, Worst–case scenario, I’ll swallow my pride and ask my parents for help. We can still make sure hullan stays in school mit won’t stand by and let them treat you like this!”
she shook her head, her voice trembling slightly. “I know you mean well, but. Julian hit Sheila’s brother.”
Zack froze. He knew exactly who Shrila was
This meant the Zuckers were behind this. His father had some influence in Evemonth, but it was nothing compared to the Zuckers‘.
Trustration washed over him, and he clenched his teeth. “So, we’re just supposed to let it go?”
Enrica shook her head again, speaking softly, “Zack, I need you to do me a favor.”
He didn’t hesitate. “What are you saying? Of course,
help. You’re in trouble. I’m not just going to stand by just tell me what you need.”
She explained Rolana’s terms in detail with her eyes fixed on Zack. “Something’s not right about this, and I can’t figure it out on my own. I need you to use your
mily’s connections to look into the place Rohana mentioned. Find out what kind of people go there and it there’s anything hidden beneath the surface.”
The place Roura bad mentioned was called The Eye of Lost Age. During her two years in the Zucker household, she had heard about it a few times.
She was familiar with the high–end venues frequented by the wealthy, even those involved in shady dealings. But The Eye of Lost Age was something entirely unfamiliar. Even when she had asked Miguel about it, he had been evasive.
She had once tried searching for it online but found nothing
Something about it made her uneasy.
Zack didn’t hesclate for a second, “No problem. I’ll call home later. They might not care about me much anymore, but I can still pull some strings. Looking into this ́shouldn’t be a problem.”
After pause, he added hesitantly, “Are you really planning to go?
Enrica managed awry smile. “What else can I do? If I had the leverage, of course, I’d refuse. But I don’t”
All she could do was prepare as much as possible.
And she wasn’t even sure if calling the police would help if something went wrong at that dinner
Zack took her hand, his voice tim. “Don’t worry, I’ll have some men stationed outside. If you’re in danger, I’ll do whatever it takes to get you out.”
Enrica nodded silently
After a moment, she took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. The weight on her chest seemed to ease slightly. She smiled at Zack “Don’t tell Rachel about this. You. know how she is. It she finds out, it’ll only make things worse.”
He nodded. “I know”
Enrica had no plans to tell Zayne either. At the end of the day, everything traced back to Miguel’s arrest, and she didn’t want to weigh him down with it. The fewer prople who knew, the fewer who had to worry.
Faring her best friend, Enrica didn’t hold back and spoke softly. “There’s one more thing I need your help with. I’d like you to send some people to protect my dad
He quickly nodded. “You don’t even have to ask I’ll take care of it,”
She let out a relieved sigh. “Alright, let’s split up and get things ready. We’ll stay in touch by phone.”
Zack looked at her with concern. “Maybe I should just go with you”
Enrica shook her head. “No sired. 10
He knew he had no choice but to go home for now, so he reluctantly agreed
When Enrica actived hour, Zaytse still hadn’t returned. She quietly gathered the things she needed–a fruit knife, a can of pepper spray, a plastic sheet, and some small nasis.
There wasn’t much she could do in a situation Like this. All she could do was try to protect herself. And it she couldn’t, then at least, she had to survive. She had abrady prepared for the worst.
At 5:00 pm, slir amived punctually outside the door of The Eye of Lost Age.
A deep blue neon display stretched across the facade, spanning over a hundred feet. In the center, the name “The Eye of Lost Age was elegantly written in white cursive letter
Half an hour earlier, Zarkhad sent her all the relevant information about the place.
The Eye of Lost Age operated from 8.00 pm to 8:00 an It was a members–only establishment. New guests could only enter it accompacted by a member. No
That much was confirmed, but Zack had also shared an unverified rumor. This place was a secret haven for the privileged, a hub for covert deals and underground
operations.
In short, he urged her to be cautious. He instructed her to keep a micro–communicator on her at all times. If things spiraled out of control, he’d rush in with backup to get her out.
Enrica glanced at the leaf–shaped brooch pinned to her chest. Taking a deep breath, she stepped inside.
The moment she entered, she was stunned by the sheer opulence. The floor was made of white marble, adorned with race and expensive plants in every corner of the space. The ceiling soared 20 feet high, hung with long, cascading crystal chandeliers. A vintage emerald screen, beautifully crafted, stood as a barrier to the
Innermost arеа
The receptionist was strikingly handsome, embodying the current trend of the heartthrob look. He glanced at Enrica twice with hesitation but eventually approached her politely. “Do you have a reservation?”
She was dressed in simple sportswear and didn’t look like someone from wealth. Yet her face was undeniably beautiful. He wondered if she might be some heir’s girlfriend. Thus, he remained courteous.
Before Enrica could respond, Rohana emerged from behind the screen. She gave Enrica a mocking once–over and tumed to the receptionist. “She’s with me. Let ber
The receptionist’s demeanor instantly became more enthusiastic “Of course, Ms. Zucker.”
He had heard about Rohana’s dinner gathering that evening–a private affair attended by the powerful and the elite.
quickly, he gestured for Enrica to follow. “This way, please.”
Growing impatient, Rohana turned on her heel and walked away
Enrica bit her lip and followed.
Chapter 29
Rohana stepped in front of the door outside a private room on the second floor. She crossed her arms and fitted her chin as she looked at Enrica. “On in ”
A strange feeling settled in Enrica’s gut. “You’re not going
