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."

cue aside and pretending to storm off. "Yeah, right. You people never keep

promises."

playing a different game altogether. "The reason I brought you here was

thought you were only after me because of

and it was clear he wouldn't let anyone

But I kept up my unimpressed act. "You

my gaze, calm as ever. "One person is Steve. The

wasn't surprised by his answer. I'd figured it out

My breath caught.

"This is your one and only chance.

As for

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up, strolling toward me with that slow, confident stride of his. His finger sliced across his throat in a

was going to kill

down my spine, and suddenly, my

in, his face dangerously close to mine, that malicious grin stretching across his features. I'm giving you