385: TRYST WITH FAITH

ARIEL’S POV

I sat in my car, leaning on the chair, hands on the steering wheel, and you want to know what I was thinking about? You want to know what was going on in my mind? It was Larry and Tessa’s dark plan of getting my family’s business back to the top.

Honestly, I was not easy about such idea. I didn’t even think I had done something really extreme like that, but I had to understand their point around here. They were doing this for me. They didn’t want to see me broken, they wanted to put nothing but a smile on my face, and I was really grateful to them for that.

Larry approached the car, with a beautiful lady behind him, and then he knocked on my car door. And I was guessing that woman should be the one who was about to pull the whole thing off

After Larry has knocked on my door, I took a deep breath, steeling myself for what was about to come. rolled down the window, and he motioned for the woman behind him to approach. She had a confident

stride, and her gaze held a hint of mischief.

“Ariel, meet Jasmine.” Larry introduced, gesturing towards the woman. “She’s going to help us execute

the plan.”

Jasmine flashed me a dazzling p “Nice to meet you, Ariel. I’ve heard a lot about you.”

“That’s nice, I guess,” I replied, trying to muster up a smile despite my unease.

Larry leaned in closer, speaking in a low voice. “Jasmine, Ariel here knows the plan. We need you to seduce Mr. Kingston, get him to a private room, and slip a sedative into his drink. Once he’s out cold, well

handle the rest.”

Jasmine nodded, her expression serious. “Got it. I’ll make sure to keep him distracted long enough for

you to do what you need to do.”

Larry pulled out an envelope from his pocket, containing a stack of cash. He handed it to Jasmine. “This is half of your payment. You’ll get the other half once the job is done.”

at the sight of

expected.”

risky job,” Larry said. “But we’re willing

the I’m a professional.

purse. “Don’t worry,

Jasmine,” I told her with a partial smile.

me, somewhat reassuringly. “No

go, feeling a mixture of apprehension

clapped his hands together. “Alright, Ariel. Let’s make sure everything goes

an inaudible tone, “Yeah,

stumbling backward, my heart racing as I struggled to regain my balance. Strong arms wrapped around me, steadying me before I could fall, and I found

eyes.

the world fading away until it was just the two of us. There

live wire.

his grip on my arm turning punishingly tight as he

you’re doing?” he

caught in my throat, my

a ferocity that sent a shiver down my spine. “You think you can just come here

in his words, feeling the sting of his anger

Luke wasn’t done yet. He tightened his grip on my arm even further, his voice dropping to a menacing growl.

fear coursing through me, there was a stubbornness

what, Luke?” I shot back. My voice was steadier now and defiant. What are you

idea what you’re getting yourself into, Ariel. This marriage will only bring you pain.”

let his words sway me. “I don’t care about the pain, Luke.

whatever lies ahead.”

barely above a murmur. “You should be

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255