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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1894/1896

city of Citadel was an old soul,

and modern skyscrapers, like a trendy

classic aristocratic prince. It appeared

but somehow, they lived together in

owned by immigrants, where both the

language were as

streets, finally pulling up outside

out of place in the

already soliciting business outside.

strode in, signaling for

was like entering another

a sea of chips and

to patrons,

The thud of heavy metal

the excesses

room, they were greeted by a

women sprang to their feet, hurling themselves at

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