Burning Passion: Love Never Die

She was safe and sound; he was relieved.

Debbie was surprised by his silence. ‘Should I go and thank him?’ she wondered.

Xavier told Debbie that the police hadn’t granted her bail. Many of her friends tried to bail her out, including Ivan, Curtis and Jared, but they failed. Law enforcement wasn’t budging on this. She was a superstar, and traveled too much. They considered her a flight risk.

Finally, Ivan was left with no choice. He called Carlos. Carlos’ assistant went forthwith to the police station, trying to talk the bail bondswoman into letting Debbie go. He even tried subtle intimidation, but she wasn’t budging. Carlos himself confronted an officer on vacation in a suburban resort area. They had spent several hours drinking tea and chatting before the officer finally granted Debbie’s bail.

Debbie guessed that James was probably behind it. It was possible he used his influence to make sure the cops didn’t make it easy for them.

A corrupt cop could potentially deny someone bail and refuse payment.

Through the window, Debbie saw the myriad security guards patrolling the area. She sighed and went downstairs to the kitchen. Carlos had helped her a lot this time, saving her from jail and worse, and she needed to thank him.

a cup of chrysanthemum tea and headed

he had

open the door until he responded. It was weird, hanging back like

hunching over his laptop, the light from the screen illuminating his face. She placed the cup on the desk and said, “Drink some tea first. It’ll help your

“Thanks,” he answered simply.

began,

She stole a glance at the screen and saw the caller

ninjanovel.com

“Hello?” he said coldly.

Stephanie said something, he suddenly raised his head to

Debbie.

thought he was implying she should leave, so

him say, “I’m too busy to make it there. Go to bed