Chapter 87
As soon as Emica stepped into the restaurant,
Zack spotted her and stood up, waving herover. “Tenica, over here!”
She smiled and hurried oven, handing him a thick stack of cash she’d grabbed on the way “hist in case you into more expected expenses,” she said with a wink. “When you’re a date, it never busts to carry a little extra”
Zack let out a laugh “Yeoverthick everything *
Then be timed to Lorelei in introduce them. “This is my friend, Enrica, Erica, this is Lorelei -the girl I’ve been telling you about ”
Lovele med sweetly. “So you’re Ms. Schubert. I’ve heard so much about you. Zack wasn’t kidding–you’re absolutely stunning.”
Enrica’s brows lent together ever so slightly. She’d thought Lorelei looked familiar when she saw her photo. That feeling was even stronger now that she was seeing her in person–but she still couldn’t place it.
Pushing down her unease, the smiled politely. “You’re way too kind, Ms. Garcia You’re the reall
ly here
Lorelei was all charm. “Thank you for coming all the way out here. You should sit and have a drink withers.”
nelere Ennica could say no, she’d already grabbed a clean glass and poured her a drink
Enca had planned to decline politely, but with the glass already in front of her and seeing it was a light, sweet wine, she decided not to make it awloward
She clinked glasses with Lorelei and took a sip. When she finished the drink, she gave them a small smile. “I’ve got work in the moming, so I won’t keep you guys. Enjoy the night.”
Lorelei smiled brightly: “Have a safe trip home.”
Enrica nodded, waved at Zack, and said, “I’m heading out
Zack knew she’d come with Zayne, so he wasn’t worried. “I’ll transfer the money back to you later.”
With that, she turned and headed toward the door.
Just as she neared the exit, her head suddenly started spinning. She clutched her forehead, stumbled a few steps, and realized something was seriously wrong. Everything blurted. She felt like she was about to pass out
What the hell
The next second, the world spun out completely. She collapsed to the floor.
The spot where she fell was hidden behind a wide pillar, completely out of view from inside the restaurant. Zack had no idea that, just a few feet away, something had happened to his closest friend
As soon as Enrica hit the ground, Rohana moved in with a crew. Fast, silent, and precise, they picked her up and carried her off before anyone could notice
Even the waitstaff mixed it.
Rohana glanced at the unconscious Enrica, a wicked smile creeping across her face.
“Not ferling so smug now, huh?” she whispered. “I’ve got a little surprise planned just for you. You want to fight Sheila over a man? better be ready to rot in hell
But what she didn’t realize was that from two parked cabs on the side of the street, two men had seen the whole thing go down at the exact same time. Zayne was the first out of histad. His face darkened as he stormed over. Without hesitation, he grabbed Ennea from the group and pulled her into his arms.
The other didn’t even see it coming They blinked, stunned, and then instantly tumed hostile. “Who the hell are you? Hand her over!”
Rohana stepped out from behind them, her voice full of venom. “You again? What are you, a damn shadow? You think I can’t deal with you? This is my turt”
She lifted her hand. Once, a dozen people stepped out from different comers, surrounding them.
Glaring at Zayne, she said coldly, “I don’t want to make a scene. Give her up, and I’ll prebend this never happened. I’ll let you walk away. “
Zaynescoffed. “Tell them to come at me all at once. Let’s leave with herrnot.”
Back when he was fighting his way through the 48 bodyguards his grandfather threw at him with nothing but his fists, Rohana was probably off somewhere eating lollipops
A dozen street thugs? He didn’t even flinch.
There was no world where he’d leave Enrica behind and rum
Rohana so that he wasn’t blutting and sneered, “Fine. You want to do this the hard way? Do you really think this ends with you walking away? You’ll both stay light here. And hey–why not star in a little video while you’re at
Just as she was about to signal her people to attack, het phone ang. She did’t want to answer at first, but when she saw the caller ID, she panicked and picked up quickly switching to a stupy tune. “Hey.”
Miguel’s voice came through, full of restrained Jury. “Let them go.”
the loze. “Miggy, what are you talking about? Let who go?”
Miguel was ligid. “Let Enrica and Zayne leave. Tell your people to back off.”
Rohana jumped. “Wait, how did you know?
“It doesn’t matter how know!” he snapped. “Let them go. Right now. Don’t get involved in this again. You can’t handle the fallout.”
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Rohanadenched her jaw, Miguel knowing what she had done changed everything–but she still didn’t want to give up. “But I finally have them right where I want
them. Just one-”
“Are you stupid?” he roared. “Did 1 not make myself clear? Let them go now. We’ll deal with you later.
Histone shook her. She wasn’t used to hearing him this furious. She swallowed her anger, hung up, and shot a venomous look at Zayne before barking to her crew,
We’re done, Let’s go.”
With that, she turned and stormedoff.
Zayne didn’t even blink. This outcome didn’t surprise him at all. He carried Enrica to the taxi and got in Meanwhile, at the back entrance of the hotel,
