Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

Chapter 177

Chapter 177

The words felt weirdly familiar-like something I'd just heard earlier today. Not straight from Ron, but him quoting the big boss.

My eyes drifted to Hayden, and for a second, I wondered. But from what I knew about him, there was no way he had any connection to the mysterious CEO. "Tough guy, huh?" The bald leader let out this cold, almost amused laugh. "Let's see what being tough costs you today."

He cracked his neck, each pop sounding like a warning, before giving the command. "Smash it!"

In seconds, his crew started wrecking the amusement park. But Hayden didn't move an inch. I knew why.

He wasn't scared. He was calculating. These guys weren't just wrecking the park for fun-this was a direct hit on Jace's business. The stakes just got real.

Right on cue, the amusement park's security team rushed in. They might not have cared about stepping in for Hayden, but when it came to protecting the park? That was their job.

Even though the intruders were tough, they were outnumbered, and it didn't take long for the security team to start taking them down.

But these punks weren't rookies. Just when things seemed under control, the bald leader grabbed the head of security and yanked him close, pressing a knife to his throat. "Everyone back off, or I'll spill his blood right here!" he barked.

this. My heart raced as I signaled the security team to let the other

the

tough guys. How about you get on your knees and beg? Do that, and

for people, why don't you come over here, sweetheart? I promise! won't hurt you-or

he wasn't planning to let me off the hook whether I moved or not. I braced myself, ready to

me; the next, he was right in front of the bald guy. In one

kick

head bouncing off the pavement with a satisfying

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meat, lots of bounce. It was ridiculous,

at their leader in shock. Then they snapped out of

boss taken down so easily, the rest of the gang looked like they'd lost all their nerve. They seemed ready to charge at Hayden, but

were scrambling to help their bleeding leader, hauling him to his feet before slinking off,

my eyes scanning the damage they'd left behind. Shattered glass, wrecked rides-everything

Hayden, I asked, "What's going