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A Dance with Danger
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As we distanced ourselves further away from the mansion, I felt a sense of ease washing over me at the mere thought.I turned my gaze on Elena as she drove on, and my mind reeled on her words about searching for me and hoping to have a discussion. Why did she want to discuss something with me, and her attitude was also unusual.What was she planning, acting like she had liked me from the very start? And I wasn't even planning on having anyone like me; all I wanted was never to be the topic of the day. I just wanted to stay low."So, what did you want to discuss?" I questioned, hoping to clear things out and get to the bottom of what was truly going on in her head and what she was plotting."Well, why don't we reach the restaurant first? I am sure we will discuss better when we arrive there." She said, her gaze shifted on me with a flickered smile before returning straight forward as she drove on.She was really not going to let me pry much, but I guess I was going to find out eventuall
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“What are you saying, Father?” I heard a whisper which grew louder by the second as my vision blurred out. I tried to get a proper glimpse, but my whole body felt weak, as though my entire system was collapsing. I tried managing to get a proper stand, but my hands felt numb, disallowing me to move freely.Catching a proper glance, I found myself tied down inside what I supposed was a car.“I know you are worried, but everything is going alright here, Father. And don’t worry, I shall do as told, as long as you promise not to harm Adrian.” I heard some words break out as I tried getting a proper glimpse through the car windows, only for my gaze to land on Elena making a call with her back facing me.“Where did she take me?” I wondered as I tried to regain a proper memory of what had happened last before I blacked out. I was sure she had spiked my drink with some substance or sort.But why? Why did she do that? I just couldn’t wrap my head around the fact that she had done this.I knew s
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I felt a sharp ray piercing through my eyes, causing them to spring open. "No!" I yelled, letting out a scream only to find myself in what I presumed was a room—from the looks of it—a hotel room. I was sure of it after having visited some of the clients while I had worked at the club.But how was that possible? I could tell it was morning already, but yet, I couldn't place what had happened last night. The last thing I remembered was my eyes going blank after I caught sight of a headlight; I think it was a car.My ears picked up the rushing sound of running water, which was coming from the bathroom. "Wait, who was that?" I questioned in my thoughts. My mind tried to reel in the current change of events and how I had ended up here suddenly.But yet, I just had to leave. I was sure I wasn't the only one here, but I cared less to find out who it was. My life was of the utmost importance at the moment, and I needed a safe place to think first about what to do next.I stood up from the bed
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"What are you doing here, Sierra? So the information was right; you were here all along in Las Angeles," Nate uttered as I watched his steps grow closer at the mere sight, my legs almost stumbling as I managed my gaze."What's happening, Nate? Do you know her?" a voice broke out as my gaze turned to meet Dominic stepping out of the room, his eyes' brow raised.No, this couldn't be happening. Why now? Why was this all happening now? I saw no escape, as though it seemed my death lingered in every corner of each wall as they glared at me, ready to strike.Nate's gaze remained fixed on me in that moment as they shifted back to Dominic. "No, boss, it seems I must have mistaken her for someone else," he muttered, letting out a slight chuckle as he left my side, walking into Dominic's room after.I let out a sigh, catching no sight of them anymore as I rushed, making my way to the elevator which took me down. I left the hotel immediately in a rush, almost crumbling to the ground. Grasping fo
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"Wait? Her? What is she doing here? I hope she isn't..." I approached her, helping her up, and then I led her to the back seat of my car. "No, no, no," I heard her as she kept on mumbling. I felt relief washing over, taking in the fact that she was still alive, and there were no bruises either. But even so, I found it hard ignoring those words that kept on mumbling out of her mouth. As her hands attempted to raise, she only crumbled back down. But wait, how did she end up here in the first place? I mean, what was she doing roaming around at night on such a street? Yet judging from her staggering and muttering state, I could tell she was high. So she takes pills now? Really, what was wrong with Adrian? How many more of his flaws do I have to keep on fixing? I entered the car's front seat, starting the engine. I can't take her back to the mansion, well, not with her looking like this. That would surely raise questions from Uncle Marc, and that I would want to avoid, and most especi
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"You?" I questioned, watching him get to his feet as he stood up from the bed, approaching me. "What are you doing here in my room?" he asked, raising a brow.His room? What does he mean by his room?"This is my room, and what are you doing here?" I retorted, my mind still reeling from the fact that he was here and had entered my room without a proper knock."Wait—" I watched his voice trail off as he took a scan around the room. "Oh my!" he blurted. "I am really sorry. I thought this was my room. I mean, the room looks much alike, don't you think so?" he uttered. But really, he thought?"Please leave now," I said, my hands pointed at the room door, urging him to leave my room. But instead, I noticed his glued heels, with his eyes glaring at me, as he took a scan, leaving me uncomfortable at his sight as I tried adjusting the towel, my gaze rising to meet his."Didn't you hear me? Please leave my room now." I said again, but this time, he brought out a lighter and a pack of cigarettes
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