She gave a short, blunt answer. Just two words.

Yvonne's brow twitched. "Why? Am I not pretty enough? Not charming enough?"

She'd asked. Skye just told her the truth, and now Yvonne looked even more annoyed.

Skye shrugged, giving her a quick once-over. "Xander's into girls like Star-you know, the sweet, all-American, homecoming queen types. You're... well, not that."

"Besides, everyone in Oakridge knows your temper. Seriously, what guy would willingly sign up for that?"

"I mean, the way you went after Dan? I'd bet not just Xander—anyone who knows you would keep their distance."

In Skye's mind, Yvonne was just too intimidating. No one had the guts to mess with a woman like her.

Hearing Skye lay it out, Yvonne felt even more convinced Xander was a lost

cause.

"But honestly, his reaction was pretty weird," Skye mused, frowning thoughtfully.

"Most people try to avoid getting blamed for stuff. I've never seen anyone so eager to take the fall."

Yvonne didn't feel like dissecting it further. She just took another swig of her whiskey.

Skye continued, "If you ask me, Dan's the most likely suspect. After the way he screwed you over, he still dares to show his face around here?"

dangerously at the mention

him before.

down her empty wine glass. "I'm out.” Skye let out

ordeal was over, Yvonne threw one last remark over her shoulder as she reached the door: "Next time you're back

Skye stared, wide-eyed.

got bigger fish

had someone else to settle

to

...

5:00 a.m.

suddenly appear at the hospital, he got a sinking feeling in

are

And at this hour?

for what she did to Dan. As Dan's

Scar blocked her path, quick as a flash. “Ms. Quinn, our boss needs his rest." His tone was ice

she grabbed him by the neck.

hard in the stomach, knocking him

backward glance, Yvonne marched into

heard the commotion. He blinked groggily, and when

breath caught. "You—"

could finish,

His

react before she raised her hand for

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