Axel not only held the belief that he could escape but also nursed a burning desire to seek retribution for Jonah. He was determined to rid himself of that loathsome bastard, Josh.

He couldn't wait any longer.

Axel kept his hands in the pockets of his black coat. He dashed toward the private room that Josh was in.

To his surprise, a pair of fair-skinned hands grabbed his arms and pulled him into the darkness.

Axel's eyes widened. The muscles in his arms tensed up. He was about to lash out when...

Axel looked into his ambusher's eyes. It was only then that he managed to get a good look at Amber's face.

The space between the storage racks was tight, compelling them to press their bodies against each other.

"You."

"Shh!"

Amber put her hand over his mouth in a panic. Her forehead was covered with sweat.

to pass by just a few feet away from

bodyguards' footsteps. Her wary heart finally calmed down, and

coincidence, Ms.

casually. She could feel his warm breath on her nose. "I didn't expect

at him. She was

to be so calm and at ease. How was he able

enjoy playing hide-and-seek,

front of him. His smile showed that he was relaxed. "I see that your nightlife as the owner of The Millennium is quite

of shame and annoyance washed over her, yet beneath that, a spark

your heart's content or to seek a happy time, Mr.

her slender finger, she poked him in the chest. She scoffed, "But you should know that our

name? How brilliant." Axel squinted at her

heart raced as she

more she said, the more she

last name is Whitaker, do you know

hand. The corners of his lips lifted into a cynical smile. "I am Scrooge Whitaker. My defining trait

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