Uninvited Company

Bella stepped into Eric Villagio's lounge, her eyes scanning the dimly lit room. She was eager to see Mandy, though part of her mind still swirled with the uneasy feeling she had after Ramsey’s sudden departure. The lounge was buzzing with activity, the low hum of conversations mixing with the clinking of glasses. It was the perfect place for a sisterly catch-up—or so she thought.

As she approached the table where Mandy was seated, her pace slowed. Mandy wasn’t alone. A man, tall and handsome, sat across from her, chatting casually like they were old friends. Bella’s heart drummed. Who was this?

Mandy noticed Bella’s arrival and waved her over with a big smile. “Bella! Over here!” she called out, her voice cheerful and innocent—too innocent.

Bella’s brows furrowed as she walked up to the table, glancing at the man before looking back at her sister. “Mandy... what’s going on?” she asked, her tone careful. The last thing she expected was to see her sister with company—ESPECIALLY not a g