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[I wanna see u.] I gripped my phone. Could this mysterious texter help me?

[You don't seem well,] he replied quickly.

[Connor, my boss, I think he's really going to make a move on me.]

[Tomorrow after your shift, I'll be waiting outside the club.]

[still don't know ur name.]

[Tomorrow you'll know everything.]

Setting down the phone, I felt a sliver of comfort. I decided to work just one more day.

Connor came to the club today too. Ironically, before that night, I'd never even seen him.

Feeling his gaze constantly roaming over me, I just felt sick.

After finally making it to the end of my shift, my heart pounded hard. I was about to meet him—my mysterious texter.

I straightened my clothes, took a deep breath, and walked toward the club entrance.

The night air was still sweltering, not many people on the street.

I'd barely stepped outside when several burly figures emerged from the shadows, surrounding me.

"Miss Stella," the lead man smiled, making an inviting gesture. "Our boss wants to see you."

Chapter 4

Luca

When I arrived, Sheila was trying to run. The men who'd been standing to the side rushed forward to restrain her. One clamped a hand over her mouth while the others pinned her limbs.

"Let her go."

The instant the words left my mouth, several shadows flew into action. Before those thugs could even react, guns pressed steadily against their temples.

The air seemed to freeze. For a moment, the silent street held only Sheila's muffled whimpers.

"Well, well, well, Mr. Bellomo." Connor's bloated form squeezed through the club entrance, a fake smile plastered on his face. "What a coincidence."

My gaze bypassed him, locking directly onto Sheila. When she saw me, hope blazed to life in her eyes.

"Let her go," I said coldly.

Connor chuckled. "This lovely young lady and I had an appointment. You see—"

"An appointment?" I laughed coldly.

"She was willing." Connor smirked, turning back to Sheila. "Weren't you, Miss Stella?"

She was still gagged, could only shake her head desperately.

I felt murderous rage rising in my blood. This disgusting pig.

My gaze swept toward Sheila's direction.

Click.