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Chapter 161

Author: Dchenemi
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GREECE

The club was noisy, that was the first thing that registered. The music was so loud I could feel each bass drum in my feet and head like a throbbing headache. Still, I managed to maintain my composure as I weaved through the crowd of gyrating bodies and drunk adults, going deeper into the club until the weight of my decision hit and I found myself lost in the endless string of intoxicated people.

“Fuck…” I cursed under my breath, feeling irritated when a sweaty hand brushed against my skin. I stopped for a second, taking a moment to scan the crowd to find my friends.

“Pretty…” A man who seemed to be completely wasted and reeked of alcohol and tobacco held my hand and pressed me against his chest. He was sweating so much that I could feel a bit of wetness on my skin. I resisted the urge to gag as I glared at the man.

“Get your fucking hands off me!” I snapped, already at my wit's end.

“Feisty…I like you…” He slurred, then leaned down and tried to kiss me. I acted without
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Vera
What an unexpected turn of events - Colson shooting someone in the club in Mexico. Hmmm…interesting, does Roman know about this. Or Colson is working for someone else?
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