King of the Underworld by RJ Kane
Chapter 4
Chapter Four
Sephie
When I walked back into the meeting room, it was completely empty. Everyone had vanished. I can’t say I was disappointed by this development. I busied myself with gathering up the empty glasses and the few plates I hadn’t managed to clear already to take them to the kitchen. I hear Max whistling as he’s walking down the hallway toward the back room.
“Hey, why did everyone leave in such a hurry?” he asked as he walked in and started to help me clear the tables.
“No idea,” I said. I kept my gaze down, as I was once again on the verge of tears, trying desperately to keep them in so I wouldn’t cry in front of Max. I hated crying in front of people.
“That was weird. I saw two of those giant bodyguards that came in last take a very drunk guy out front and beat the living sh it out of him, then walk back inside like nothing happened.”
I dropped the glass in my hand and looked at Max, wide-eyed.
“They did what??”
“Yeah, it was comical. And somewhat sad. But mostly comical. I think it was one of the guys you said was always an as*shole to you, so I may or may not have cheered as the bodyguards came back in the restaurant.”
“Max, you have to be careful. You know who these people are.”
“I know, I know, but I was cheering for the Karma that guy was clearly receiving. Hey, wait a minute – what the he ll happened to your arms?? And your neck??”
“This was the reason for the Karma.”
“Holy sh it, Sephie! Are you okay? What happened? Why didn’t you come get me?”
but he took it to a new level tonight. I might’ve provoked
you do that. Don’t you take any of the blame on yourself. That guy is a di ck
close
just go? I’ll close everything
you here by yourself, Max. You might be a big, strong guy, but that’s still a jerk
argue with the
“True story.”
just shook his head and laughed as he grabbed the last glass
working at the restaurant for a few years now, so we had a routine down and worked together seamlessly. It always took us less time than everyone else to get our list of chores
1 am. I stood and waited while he locked the back door, then we walked to our cars together. I was so busy looking at the still cloudy sky
hooking up with that night. He walked a few steps ahead of me, then
of horror on my face as I was hoping the person in that SUV was not who I thought it was. Max looked at my face and then spun around to see the SUV parked between our cars. “Ohhhhh sh it,” he said as he took a couple of steps back toward me. Without looking, he pushed
over Max’s shoulder and I
Max yelled. I could feel him trying to be brave for me, but I could also feel how every muscle in his back was tense and rock
only wish to pay Persephone for her excellent service tonight,” a deep and very calm voice said, his Russian accent evident. I recognized that voice. I
on Max’s back and said, “it’s okay, Max. He helped when…you know, Karma. It was his bodyguards.” Max visibly relaxed and
I’m not gonna di e
up and kissed
I got
toward my car and Adrik, who was watching
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In Chapter 4 of the King of the Underworld series, Sephie wakes up and prepares for her job as a waitress. She interacts with her neighbor, Mr. Turner, who jokes about finding her a perfect man. Sephie heads to work at a restaurant where she serves a meeting of crime bosses. Despite disliking the arrogant sons of the bosses, she tolerates the job for the generous tips. Sephie is privy to inside information but keeps it to herself..... Will this Chapter 4 author RJ Kane mention any details. Follow Chapter 4 and the latest episodes of this series at Novelxo.com.
King of the Underworld by RJ Kane Chapter 4
King of the Underworld Chapter 4