Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 136-1

Chapter 136

Danielle paced back and forth on her dormitory balcony, the cool night air brushing against her skin as she tried Elliot’s phone again. Straight to voicemail. He must be on assignment.

Her gaze hardened as she opened her email, scanning the detailed report Emery had sent.

[Scorpion: Second-in-command of the largest drug cartel at the border. Ruthless, cunning, and paranoid. A permanent fixture on the international most-wanted list, yet still untouchable.]

Danielle’s jaw tightened. She’d heard of Scorpion before. Once a mercenary, he’d gone on to co-found a company that posed as an investment firm but was, in truth, a colossal drug empire.

cartel had ended in bloody

risk his neck without a calculated plan.

made a call. Her voice was calm but

Westland’s abandoned warehouse immediately. Elliot is likely there on assignment. Ensure his safety at all costs. Capture Scorpion alive if possible," she added

jolted awake, startled by the sound of Danielle’s

at this hour unless something was wrong. Quickly answering, Taylor heard Danielle’s voice giving

need to

to the dark expanse of the night sky. "Elliot’s sharp eyes stayed locked on Scorpion, his gun unwavering as he issued a

now. You won’t get another

smirk. "How about we make this interesting? Let’s bet on whether you can catch me tonight... or if you’ll leave here in

talking, Scorpion. When I bring you in, let’s see if you’re