Estelle frowned, “Why on earth should I tag along with you?”

“To keep me safe, of course.” the man said as if it was the most obvious thing

in the world. “I’m giving you a lift in my car, you look out for me, and we’ll call

it even.”

“I can pay you,” Estelle offered.

The man burst into laughter. “Miss, do I look like I’m ferrying folks around for

cash?”

Her gaze was icy as she retorted, “I said I would pay the fare from the getgo.”

“Fare can be anything, even a favor like keeping me company,” the man

teased, his eyes dancing with mischief. “You wouldn’t be trying to skip out on

a deal, now would you?”

“What do you want me to do?” Estelle asked, her voice cool and collected.

“Relax, just watch my back,” he replied with a playful lift of his eyebrow. “I’m

well

Estelle remained silent.

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soul, boasting

of ancient castles and modern skyscrapers, like a

a classic aristocratic prince.

somehow, they lived together in

lined with shops owned by

were as common as the homegrown

exotic streets,

in the daylight. Women

already soliciting business outside.

man strode in, signaling for Estelle

bar was like entering another

bets amid a sea of chips and scantily

Masked dancers clung to patrons, their

of heavy

the excesses of a hedonistic midnight

private room, they were greeted by a dazzling spectacle.

sprang to their feet, hurling themselves at the man

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