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Chapter 69 I don't drink
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2024-10-29 19:42:56"Hey, thanks," Malia said as Jenny passed her morning coffee order over the counter.
Jenny smiled and nodded, taking a sip of her own coffee before rounding the end of the bar. She grabbed her apron and tied it around her waist, grinning at Malia as she did.
"So," she began, picking her coffee back up and taking another sip. "What's on the agenda for today?"
"Serve alcohol?" Malia replied, giving her an odd look. "What do you mean?"
"I mean, what's our next major cleaning project?"
"Are you joking?" Malia laughed, shaking her head. "This place is as clean as it's ever going to be. You don't have to scrub things just for the sake of it, you know. You can take it easy on the cleaning."
Jenny paused, taking another sip of her coffee and letting Malia's words sink in. Since she had started working there, she always found something to keep herself busy. Now, both she and Malia stood together behind the bar, sipping their coffees as they gazed out
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Realizing she had splattered some on Alexander, she quickly tried to dab it off his forearm. He gently grasped her hand, meeting her eyes as he took the napkin from her. He swiped it over his arm and then balled it up in his fist. Jenny couldn't help but watch as he let the napkin fall to the table and wrapped his fingers around his glass."Maybe Old Fashioneds aren't your thing," Alexander said softly, so that only she could hear him. A shiver ran up her spine at the unintentional implication of his words. "Perhaps you should try a whiskey neat instead.""I'm telling you," Dolf insisted, leaning forward and sloshing his drink everywhere. "Mexico is the most beautiful country on earth. You'll see when you go there.""False," Lemuel countered, shaking his head so vigorously that Jenny felt a little nauseous just watching him. "Hawaii is the most beautiful place." He turned to her, his eyes filled with enthusiasm. "I'll take you there, Georgina. Want to come on va
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"Here," Malia encouraged, offering the bottle. "Drink this."Jenny accepted the bottle gratefully, tilting it back and allowing the icy liquid to soothe her parched throat. The chill was almost painful, a sharp contrast to the warmth threatening to close her throat. She lowered her head, feeling the weight of questioning gazes from others around the room."I'll handle this," Alexander assured Malia, his voice calm and steady. He instructed her to return to Dolf and assist the others. Jenny's breathing began to stabilize, yet sporadic waves of panic continued to wash over her, itchy and consuming like an unwelcome tide. Malia hesitated for a moment, the scene with Jenny revealing her scars fresh in her mind — the scars that mapped the first pain Julius had inflicted.Trusting Alexander, Malia eventually turned and slowly retreated to the others, leaving Jenny with a lingering look. Lemuel glanced in Jenny's direction as well, his usually cheerful demeanor overshadowed by concern. Malia
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Jenny swallowed hard, her heart racing and her thoughts a tangled web. Hands trembling, she struggled to fit her key into the lock. After several attempts, she managed to open the door, her heart lightened by a smile she couldn't suppress. Alexander might be a threat one day, but for now, he wished only to escort her home, to shield her from her haunting past.Shrugging off her scarf and coat, she flipped the light switch, intending to cross the room and decide on dinner. As the room lit up, every inch of the space became visible, including Julius sitting in the armchair, his expression dark and unwelcoming.Jenny's eyes flickered rapidly as she took in the scene, the gravity of recent events crashing over her in waves of horror. Julius had invaded her life once again, an unpredictable storm wreaking havoc and leaving her to gather the fragmented remains.Instinctively, she reached into her pocket, hoping to find a tissue, but came up empty-handed. A familiar dread settled over her as
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Jenny lay motionless as Julius stirred, pretending to be asleep. He shifted, sitting on the edge of the bed. She remained still, uncertain if he expected her to acknowledge his presence. She concentrated on maintaining a steady breathing pattern to feign sleep.Pain throbbed through her lower body, and fresh bruises were forming on her neck. She knew she needed to rise soon to conceal them. Over time, Jenny had mastered the art of using makeup to hide both the physical marks on her body and the exhaustion etched into her eyes—a skill developed from being kept up night after night and from concealing the evidence of a man's hands wrapped around her throat.More than ten minutes elapsed before Julius finally rose, collecting his belongings and dressing swiftly. To her surprise, he left the room quietly, softly closing the door behind him. She heard the jingle of his keys followed by the sound of the front door closing. The thought of his car parked outside all night stirred her anxiety,
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"No," Jenny replied, perhaps too hastily. The brush paused on her neck, and when she opened her eyes, Malia's gaze was filled with concern and confusion. A lie slipped from Jenny's lips before she could think. "I met a guy last night and asked him to do this. I wanted to try something a bit more... adventurous. I didn't realize how visible the marks would be. I was embarrassed to tell Alexander how I got the bruises."Malia studied her for a moment before bursting into laughter. Jenny stepped back, wary of the makeup brush scattering powder on her clothes."Oh, Georgina. You nearly gave me a heart attack. I thought something serious was up. I didn't know you were so bold," Malia teased."I'm really not," Jenny said quickly, suppressing a smile as she retrieved her makeup brush. "I learned that last night. It's not my kind of thing.""Well," Malia wiped away a tear of laughter, "if you ever change your mind, let me know. I can show you how to avoid those bruises. And Dolf could teach y
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Lemuel, feigning indifference to Jenny's curiosity about their plans, stood and brought a chair for her to join them. "Looks like you've had a rough night," he remarked with a teasing smile, gesturing towards her apron. Jenny glanced down to see the stains marking her apron, a blush coloring her cheeks in response.Sensing her embarrassment, Dolf intervened, "I'm sure he didn't mean anything by it. Here," he gestured to the empty chair, "take a load off."Jenny sat down eagerly, her attention drawn to the mapped-out drawing on the table that bore an uncanny resemblance to the opulent mansion of her childhood. As if forgetting her presence, Dolf and Lemuel delved into a discussion about a covert mission, with potential plans to dismantle a rival political family.With her delicate hands folded in her lap, Jenny listened intently, mentally cataloging every detail they mentioned. She couldn't resist correcting them when they discussed areas of interest, pointing out secret exits, potenti
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Jenny sat among the group, her mind racing as she plotted out intricate security solutions Liam and Dolf would need to navigate. A hint of humor lightened her tone, "Oh, an alarm system? Try eight distinct layers. Each one complements the others, so if you bypass one, the rest remain active. But there's a master code to shut it all down."Dolf, ever the skeptic, looked intrigued. "You know the code?" he inquired, his eyebrows arching in interest."I used to," Jenny admitted, contemplating the likelihood of it having changed since her last visit. "It was Rosaceae Sanguineus."She observed the duo, gauging if the phrase sparked recognition. Should they be surveying her father's residence, they would be aware of his affiliations, perhaps even his membership with the Bloody Sapphire. However, their expressions revealed no such acknowledgment. Jenny maintained a casual facade and continued."Layers of security, and dogs. The wealthy have a penchant for dogs, particularly this household. Th
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Walking home alone, Jenny allowed herself a smile. She had finally gained a foothold in the Dark Wolves gang. Alexander's apparent trust was valuable, especially coming from someone of his status. This acknowledgment meant the world to her.Her thoughts drifted to Dolf and Lemuel, who also appeared to accept her presence, and she felt a quiet sense of triumph. Today, she would share her success with Julius. She only hoped it would suffice as she bit her lower lip in anticipation.Upon opening the door, she found Julius asleep on the couch, enveloped by its cozy features as he rested peacefully. She was taken aback; Julius was known for being prompt and composed. It puzzled her as their father would have harshly criticized such behavior. Was Julius slipping? The faintest smug smile played on her lips. Since being dismissed from their home, she had never seen him falter. The idea of Julius having a weakness was oddly satisfying.Careful not to make a sound, she slipped off her shoes, mo
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One year later."Thank you for coming," the lawyer said, glancing down at his paperwork while adjusting his predictably dull brown suit. Alexander sat beside Jenny, comforting her with a squeeze of her hand. Both were dressed more formally than necessary for the occasion, as they had a significant event to attend afterward."I understand it's been nearly a year since the passing of Eduardo, Jessica, and Julius Swift. We appreciate your patience while we collaborated with the police and other authorities to settle the estate. We are now prepared to proceed with the distribution."Alexander offered Jenny a reassuring squeeze of her hand and exchanged a supportive glance before she turned her attention back to the lawyer, eager to hear what she stood to inherit from her parents."Eduardo Swift's will stated that his entire estate was to be passed on to his wife, Sharon. However, due to her absence during the initial sorting, the estate was set to enter the public domain. Fortunately, a r
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Consciousness rushes back to Jenny like a tidal wave. It's as if she's awakened in the midst of a snowstorm, or as if her body is engulfed in flames. Every nerve in her body screams, reminding her she's alive. Alive.Once the initial flood of overwhelming sensations subsides, she begins to notice the details in the room. First, she feels a smooth, small hand in hers, then hears the rhythmic beeping of a heart monitor to her right. The scent of antiseptic fills the air, and she suddenly realizes her mouth is incredibly dry."Water?" she croaks, managing to pry her eyes open, finding Malia standing above her, her hand shaking in Jenny's."Oh my god," Malia exclaims, turning and shouting into the hallway. Jenny flinches back into the pillow, unable to catch all of what Malia says, but it results in a swarm of medical professionals entering, all looking perplexed. Jenny feels like joking about the gunshots being a surprise to her, too, but her dry mouth prevents her from speaking properly
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"But—" Jenny began as Jessica lifted the gun toward her. She raised her hands in a gesture to halt Jessica. Her plan would fail miserably if Jessica shot her now, something she might actually do. Jenny glanced at Nancy and Luther, the guilt almost overwhelming. If they hadn't met her, they wouldn't be caught in this tragedy. Drawing a deep breath, she steadied herself."Let them go.""What?" Jessica said, her tears momentarily halting as unkempt hair fell across her shoulder. It was nothing like her usually impeccable style."Listen," Jenny urged, closing her eyes. "There's a safe behind that painting. It holds enough money to give you the life you dream of."Jenny had discovered the safe one day while cleaning and had hurried out to keep Alexander from knowing she saw it. She had once watched him access the safe, revealing stacks of cash and gold."If you release them," Jenny continued, sensing Jessica was listening intently. "I'll tell you the code. Alexander shared it with me in ca
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"As soon as I'm done with work," Alexander had reassured him, wrapping Luther in a warm embrace. "I'll come right back. You and me, we'll go fishing, okay?"Luther nodded, hugged him tightly, and told him to enjoy his fishing trip. Alexander kissed his head, oblivious to the idea that someone might find Luther there. He reproached himself now for not fortifying security, knowing he had plenty of enemies. What had he said to Jenny about it?"People with a lot of enemies are usually crushed under that weight. People with a lot of enemies sometimes get set on fire."The vision of his home, his son, and his mother in flames filled him with blinding rage and anxiety. He shoved past a few allies in his haste, knowing he'd apologize later, once he knew Luther was safe. Few in the Dark Wolves, apart from Lemuel, Malia, and Dolf, even knew of his son. Rushing past Anton on a stretcher, Alexander couldn't focus on anyone other than Luther.He skidded to a halt in front of his SUV just as his ph
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"Yeah," Alexander replies, moving behind the bar in search of a good bottle of whiskey. Lemuel settles onto one of the barstools. Meanwhile, their team continues rolling up bodies and taking them to the incinerator they had discovered—likely used by the Bloody Sapphire for disposing of their unwanted. It's a more discreet option than transporting truckloads of bodies to the river with dawn approaching."He must have caught wind," Alexander speculates, shaking his head as he pours their drinks. Even though the operation went as smoothly as planned, he can't shake the feeling that something is missing. He knows he won't rest until the head of this adversarial group is found and eliminated.Just then, Alexander spots a shadow moving stealthily through an upper area of the tavern he hadn't noticed before. Without a second thought, he raises his gun and fires, certain that none of their men would move with such secrecy. If they had discovered access to a concealed upper floor, they would h
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The Bloody Sapphire were taken completely by surprise when Alexander and his team arrived at their location shortly after three in the morning. They had sent two men ahead to release poison gas into the tavern, with Lemuel assisting the team in fitting their sleek gas masks securely before they entered, allowing the gas time to disperse.Inside, nearly every man in the main area of the bar was found slumped over tables or crumpled on the floor. Alexander's team swiftly eliminated them with silenced bullets, avoiding any unnecessary delays. True to his promise, Alexander ensured the women were left unharmed. He noticed them collapsed over the men, some unconscious with a man's hand inappropriately placed.The women were carefully removed from the pile of bodies and moved to the side, where they were handcuffed to a radiator, in case any harbored loyalties to their group. After the situation was controlled, they planned to bring Jenny in to speak with them, hoping they would recognize h
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Jenny catches a glimpse of Dolf and Julius still clashing across the room but disregards them as she lunges at her father's legs, knocking him down hard. She hears the sound of his chin hitting the ground along with a muffled curse before scrambling back on top of him. This time, she aims for his eyes, but he raises his forearms to block her fingers. A primal rage surges through her, a tidal wave of anger.As she lashes out, the memories of all he's put her through flood her mind: Julius's assault, the constant surveillance from the bodyguards, his refusal to believe her even when the truth was self-evident, blaming her for her mother's death, and punishing her by sending her to work for the Bloody Sapphire as if it were an appropriate response.Jenny rains down her fists and elbows upon him, aware that she's screaming but feeling disconnected from the sound escaping her throat. She feels like a whirlwind, a tornado, a storm poised to engulf him. She wants him to experience every ounc
