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.

a team of bodyguards happened to

longer hear the bodyguards' footsteps. Her wary

a coincidence,

on her nose. "I didn't expect to meet you in such a thrilling way this

gazed deeply at

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

you enjoy playing hide-and-seek, Ms.

smile showed that he was relaxed. "I see that your nightlife as

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

to drink to your heart's content or to

him in the chest. She scoffed, "But you should know that our services

my last name? How brilliant." Axel squinted at

heart raced as she retracted her

she said, the more she

you know my last name is Whitaker, do you know

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

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