As Actum looked up, he saw Hailey already making her way through the crowd, heading toward Decim
Having always been pampered by the Alvarez family, Hailey had reached an age at which nun rage discussions became increasingly u
Adam’s brow furrowed in frustration. “What is the doing with these unsaniny prople?”
unavoidable.
Meanwhile, Celine observed Adam, impeccably dressed in a tailored black suit
Amid the opulence, he exuded an air of sophistication, standing in stark contrast to Declan. He belonged to a world entirely separate from that of someone like him.
It was cheat–Adam would never approve et Hailey being imahed with someone lilie Declan.
“Mr. AbGaver, You’re using a line Hailey’s choices have nothing to do with you,” Celana sand.. Adam met her gaze. “Have you had enough of this place? If you’re finished, TI take you home.
Without waiting for a response, Adam firmly took Celine’s arm and led her away.
Behind them. Robin called out, “Celine Mr. Alvarez!”
Declan arrived back
backstage to change. Though he didn’t visit the place often, be knew it was highly profitable.
He ripped of his torn white tank top and was about to pull on a black hoodie when the door suddenly swung open behind him. His sharp gate immediately flicked toward it. “Who’s there?”
It was Halley, who had followed him in. To her surprise, she found herself staring directly at Declan’s bare chest.
Her face flushed instantly, and she quickly shielded her face with both hands. “A”
Without milling a bear, Declan threw on the hoodie, grabbed his bag, and started heading toward the door,
had no intention of engaging with Hailey, treating her as though the were invisible.
But Haileypped directly into his path, blocking his way. “Declan, are you really going to pretend you don’t know me!
Hailey refused to step aside
When Declan moved left, she followed When he moved right, the positioned hersell in front of him again.
With her hands firmly placed on her hips, Hailey spoke defiantly. “Unless you talk to me, I won’t move
Declan didn’t waste a second. He grabbed the collar of her shirt with one hand, effortlessly lifting her off the ground as though she weighed nothing
Halley dangled in midair, her mind racing. “lumn. He’s so strong,” she thought to herself.
Without a word, Declan dropped her back to the ground and walked past her.
Hailey sprinted after him, but Declan’s tall, commanding figure had already melted into the crowd.
“Declan? Wait! Declan!” Halley shouted, pushing her way through the throngs in a frantic attempt to catch up:
But Declan had no interest in wasting more time with her. He wasn’t about to engage any further. The night was growing lats, and he was eager to leave.
Just as Decian stepped outside the bar, a sleek luxury car pulled up. Several beshyguards in sharp black suits moved into his path, effectively blocking his way. “Excuses, Ms. Adeline O’Brien would lie to meri.
It seemed like a wealthy
had somehow managed to track down Detan.
The bodyguard united knowingly “Mentioned that if you refuse, she’ll contact your family. Finding them won’t be a problem.”
The bodyguard loud eyes with him “Getting the attention of Maltin is a pare privilege. Serve her well, and you’ll never have to worry about food or shelter again. You won’t have to
With that, thar bodyguard opened the rat den “Please, step inside.‘
Declan’s gaze Mharpened, but he steppeditau the car without a word
The sleek lunii pear sped off lido the night
hoturing Declan getting in Hailey quickly ad down “ollow that cas, and make it quick”
Half am bestar later, Declan was led into a larish presidential site at a six state. Waiting for him was a woman in her 408, silli radiating an aura ut elegance and allure.
She was none other than Adline d’ivien, a meality and influential wanan
Adeline studied Declan’s strikingly hauluse tecr physique and your locks are even moje vir
edamille varving on her lips. “When you wore that mask earlier, I couldn’t get a goal look at you, You have such an impressive
