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.

curves, and her features were both alluring and stunning. Long, wavy hair tumbled over her shoulders,

"Her name's Tina, my

clearly nervous, dropped into a half-curtsy before Gab, her wide eyes bright with a mix of shyness and seduction.

he studied her. "Who gave you that

called Tina. I don't know who named

we had business in Dunn, she even ran over to warn you about a double-cross. Pity-Martin caught wind of her after

a long drag from his cigar, eyes narrowing.

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 that girl of yours-not as clever or as beautiful, maybe, but still a sight to behold. I hope she pleases you."

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She instantly understood, rising to sit 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 like juice from a ripe fruit-anunvitation no man

as dark and still as the

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

shoved her aside. She tumbled off the couch, landing in a heap on the floor,

his hand, his voice cool as winter. "I'm impressed, Giles. After all these years, you still remember the

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