Chapter 24
Clara Bennett “Mr. West, there you are!” An older gentleman with silver hair and a heavy gold watch called out as he approached us on the dance floor, his wife on his arm. The woman wore a diamond necklace that probably cost more than my entire apartment building. They both smiled brightly at Ryder like they had known him for years. “Mr. and Mrs. Harrington,” Ryder said politely, though I felt his hand tighten slightly on my waist. “Good to see you again.” The couple launched into small talk about some recent business deal, their voices loud and full of laughter. I stood there smiling and nodding at the right moments, but my mind was still spinning from Victor’s threats and the way Ryder had been looking at me all night. After a couple of minutes, I leaned closer to Ryder’s ear. “I n
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