Chapter 2564

Giles let out a chuckle. "Gab, you're a straightforward guy, so I won't beat around the bush either. I want you and Alvis to treat me like family here at Citadel-give me a place to lay low, don't meddle in my business, and if you can throw in a few perks, all the better."

Gab's expression remained cold. "Fine. But Citadel isn't run by the old guard anymore. If you want to stay, you play by our rules. Break them, and maybe I'll let it slide-but Alvis definitely won't."

Giles gave a mock sigh, his tone light and half-joking. "If we stick to your rules, my people will starve! But rules are made by men, aren't they? If you wanted to, you could cut me some slack with a word."

Gab's gaze hardened. "And what are you offering me in return? Just one turncoat who used to work for me?"

Giles grinned. "Oh, it's not just Sean. I've brought you a real treasure today." With a sly glance at his companion, he gave a subtle nod. The man returned it and slipped out of the room.

Moments later, the door opened again. Three women entered. The first two walked straight to Giles. The last one made her way toward Gab.

Bruce blinked in surprise. The girl looked strikingly familiar.

sleek black dress that hugged her curves, and her features were both alluring and stunning. Long, wavy hair tumbled over her shoulders, giving her an

dangling from his lips, grinned. "Her name's Tina, my goddaughter. She's been with me for ten years- I've spoiled

wide eyes bright with a mix of shyness and seduction. She poured him

was icy as he studied her. "Who gave

feigning innocence. "I've always been called Tina. I don't know who

softly. "I remember you used to have a smart little girl around— Sylvia, I think her name was. Back when we had business in Dunn, she even ran

eyes

gets! After that, I never saw Sylvia again. I imagine you must miss the old days, Gab. When I met Tina, she reminded me of

louis

beside Gab, nestling against his shoulder. She took a sip of wine, then looked up at him, lips parted provocatively, the drink glistening at the corner of her mouth

and still as the

chin between his fingers. Tina flinched, the wine dribbling down her lip. She whimpered softly,

tumbled off the couch, landing in a heap on the floor, staring up at

voice cool as winter. "I'm impressed, Giles. After

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