Chapter 225

All of a sudden, Jared jerked awake. And before I could react, he lunged at me, wrapping his arms around me in a death grip. I was so embarrased. I could feel those employees staring, their eyes full of gossip.

“Jared, let go,” I said, my voice sharp with anger.

“Victoria,” he mumbled. “Nightmare… Just let me hold you for a second, please?”

“Get off me,” I snapped, done playing nice. I dug my nails hard into the back of his hand.

Jared’s eyes fluttered open, and he stared at me, his gaze clouded and bloodshot. “Aren’t you going to ask what I dreamed about?”

“I don’t care,” I said coldly.

Jared suddenly spun my chair around so I was facing him. He pressed his face into my chest and said in this raspy voice, “I dreamed… You were dead

Those words hit me like a punch to the gut. “Screw you,” I spat, my voice shaking with anger. “Don’t you dare wish that on me.”

Ryan walked in with some other employees. He could see us reflected in the glass–me and Jared in this weird embrace.

then turned and

shoved Jared away. “Get off me. What the hell

blank as he watched me. I got up and walked out. As long as he was in

a mess. I headed for a quiet path in the small park next to the building. And after a few steps,

six men had him surrounded. I was too far to hear,

“Hey,” I shouted, marching over. “What the

was obvious these guys

the men, his voice tight with panic. “Look,

were all frozen in shock. When I heard “money,” alarm bells went off. I moved to stand

awkwardly. The one who looked like the leader, a middle–aged guy,

it’s fine,” Ryan said quickly, trying to wave me off. “I

summer job for beer money. Whatever he owed, he definitely

Were these guys planning to drag you away from here?” I said,

spot. They could have easily bundled him into a car,

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