Chapter 199

And while celebrations and laughter were being shared in one part of the world, in another corner, a different kind of gathering was being planned—a more sinister, dark, and twisted celebration.

“I knew I’d find you here,” a familiar voice whispered in his ear. Richard glanced over his shoulder, frowning at the face he hadn’t seen in a while. But there was no mistaking it. The woman was actually here, and the first thing he wanted to do upon recognizing her was to wrap his fingers around her throat and squeeze until she stopped breathing.

“What do you want?” he growled, turning back to his drink as he sat at the bar of one of the elite clubs.

“Why? No welcome? Where are your manners, Richie?”

He hated it when she called him that.

“What are you doing here, Danika? I thought I made it clear you were not to contact me again.”

“And I thought I made it clear that I have no intention of backing off until you realize that we both have the same enemy. Until you agree to work with me.”

“You are