“I’LL expedite our research and development,” Harlan promised, pulling on black gloves and checking his phone.

Having known Marcus for so long, he could read the signs of the toll this injury was taking on him.

“It’s late. I need to head back,” Marcus said, glancing at his watch before turning to leave. He wanted to be with Millie.

The thought of her brought a smile to his face.

Meanwhile, in the bar’s main hall downstairs, a man, dressed rather flamboyantly, approached Millie and placed a hand on her shoulder.

“Beauty, are you feeling Lonesome?”

Millie removed his grimy hand with a look of disgust, rising to her feet and preparing to find another spot.

go so easily.

quite the fiery one,” he leered, enjoying the

“I like your spirit.”

brows knitted

out of my way,” she

the man’s face before he retorted, “Do you even know who I am? Consider yourself lucky that I’ve taken a liking to you. You’ll be

response, Millie grabbed a glass of juice from the table and

defy me? Men, surround her! She needs to be taught a lesson today!” he spat, wiping

Angela’s Library

do you think

by the unruly group, fear

friend Grace but realized she must have gone

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