Page 7 of Trial of Deceit

“I moved back here recently.”

“From?”

She shrugged.“I lived with my father for a few years.”

“That doesn’t answer my question.”

“Why are you so insistent?”

“Because everybody who’s important knows me.”

Her brow raised.“You a go insult me before you try sleep with me?”

“You must be important if I’m going to sleep with you,” Jediah countered and mimicked her nonchalant shrug.

A small smile crept onto her face.“Does that line usually work?”

“Usually.It didn’t this time?”

“Nope.”

Jediah chuckled and leaned back.“Speak normally.I like your voice and the bad Patois naa go work with me.”

Her brows pinched together.“Insults again?”

“You disregarded the first part of what I said: I like your voice.”

“Thanks,” she dryly stated, and he chuckled.

“What’s a pretty lady like you doing partying alone, then leaving with a strange man?”

“A pretty lady who just wants to be yours for tonight.”

“Are you flirting with me, Just Ari?”

“Is it working?”

“Partly, but it’s usually the other way around.”

Ashari smiled.“Then get to it.You’re losing points.Maybe tonight’s not gonna end how you think… seeing as me don’ important enough.”

Jediah chuckled.“I’m Jed.Just Jed.”

“Will you be mine for the night, Just Jed?”

“No,” he replied, wiping Ashari’s smile off her face.He chuckled, and she gasped.Jediah smirked.“You’re putting me in a good mood, Just Ari.”

“You’re making mine sour.”

“That’ll change soon,” Jediah said as Cameron parked before the hotel.

It was The McCarthy.The most lavish hotel in St.Ann.Just to get a reservation, one had to schedule their stay months prior.

She sat patiently and waited for Cameron to open the door for her.She exited and waited for Jediah.He stood beside her and stared into her eyes for a few seconds longer than she would’ve liked, before he motioned for her to follow him.They didn’t speak as they entered the hotel and went up to a private suite.

Ashari’s mouth dropped as they entered the room.She couldn’t believe her eyes as she walked further into the room.She was used to wealth, but this… this was far out of her league.From silk curtains to a golden table.Even a collection of the finest cigars and wines was available for their disposal.

“It’s real gold, in case you’re wondering,” Jediah said, already stripping his shirt from his muscular torso.

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