Chapter 528
Chapter 528:
Pain flashed across his face. Naked, raw pain.
Lucian saw it too. He chuckled.
“Look at him,” Lucian whispered. “He looks like he’s been gutted p>
Lucian steered Skye directly toward Liam.
“Kensington,” Lucian said smoothly. “So glad you could join the festivities. I trust your accommodations have been… educational p>
Liam didn’t look at Lucian. He looked only at Skye.
“Skye,” Liam said. His voice was hoarse. “You look p>
“Expensive?” Lucian finished for him. “She is. High maintenance. But worth every penny p>
It was a deliberate insult, treating her like a commodity.
Liam’s hand tightened around his glass until his knuckles turned white. “Is this what you wanted, Skye? To be a gangster’s ornament p>
Skye looked at Liam. She saw the anger, but she also saw the flicker of intelligence in his eyes. He wasn’t just jealous. He was playing along.
“I’m exactly where I chose to be, Liam,” Skye said coldly. “Lucian appreciates my… talents p>
“Talents,” Liam scoffed. “Is that what we’re calling it p>
Lucian laughed. “Careful, Kensington, or I’ll send you back to your cell before dessert p>
Suddenly, a man in a headset tapped Lucian on the shoulder. “Mr. Graves. The Senator is asking for you in the VIP lounge p>
Lucian frowned. He looked at Liam, then at Skye.
“Don’t wander,” Lucian warned Skye. “I’ll be back in five minutes p>
He walked away, leaving one guard behind.
The moment he was gone, the air between Skye and Liam shifted.
Liam took a step closer. He lowered his voice.
“Skye,” he whispered. “Drop the act p>
Read the real story on be.com
Skye blinked. “What p>
“I know you,” Liam said intensely. “I know that look in your eyes. You’re plotting something. You came back for me p>
“Liam, stop p>
“No,” Liam said. He looked around to make sure the guard was distracted. “Alistair. He contacted me. Through the lawyer p>
Skye’s heart stopped. “What p>
“He’s in the building,” Liam hissed. “He’s planning an extraction. Tonight p>
“Tonight?” Skye nearly shouted. She lowered her voice immediately. “No. It’s too soon. I need to get the drive from the statue p>
“What drive p>
“Giovanni’s insurance policy. It’s in the Midas statue in the lobby. If I leave without it, Lucian wins p>
Liam stared at her. “You’re crazy. You’re going to get yourself killed p>
“I need you to help me,” Skye said. “I need a distraction p>
“A distraction?” Liam looked at Lucian, who was already heading back toward them.
“Make a scene,” Skye said. “Make him angry. Draw his attention p>
Liam looked at her. He looked at Lucian. He took a deep breath.
“You want a scene?” Liam asked. A bitter smile touched his lips. “I can do a scene p>