Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 564

I didn't answer right away. Instead, I put on my best "thinking" face.

Hernan gestured toward a lounge chair. "Come, sit down. Take your time."

Little did he know, I didn't need to think. I already had my request locked and loaded.

He settled back in his chair, casually crossing his long legs in his crisp white slacks, sipping his wine with all the cool, effortless charm of a guy who knew he looked good.

And damn, did he ever. His deep-set eyes had that smoldering, I'm-about-to-pull-you-in vibe.

I quickly looked away, focusing on a corner of the pool table instead. "After this match, I want you to promise never to mess with... Steve again."

In the snooker world, Steve was untouchable.

If Hernan and his crew were using shady underground matches to rake in cash, they wouldn't stop at one round with Steve. They'd try to pull him in, make him their personal player forever. And Steve? He'd rather break his own arm than let that happen.

Hernan's brow furrowed for just a second. I saw it, but didn't let it slip. "You did say, if I won, you'd agree to any condition I asked."

Hernan swirled his wine, unbothered. "No need to get all worked up. I'm not going back on my word. But there's something you should know first."

pretending to storm off. "Yeah, right. You

promises."

was smooth, calm, like he was playing a different game altogether. "The reason I brought you here was to use

people? I thought you were only

Hernan hadn't made any move to hurt me, and it was clear he wouldn't let anyone else touch me either. Why he was so protective, I didn't

my unimpressed act.

"One

surprised by his answer. I'd figured it out as soon as

My breath caught.

watching my reaction. "This is your one and only

for

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toward me with that slow, confident stride of

going to kill

ran down my spine, and suddenly, my legs felt weak. The ground beneath me seemed

that malicious grin stretching across his features. I'm giving you a chance to reconsider. Change your request, and