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CHASE FISTED HIS hands into a ball and narrowed his eyes at Lucas, who just stood there, staring at him, not saying a word."You didn't have to put it like that, Lucas, "He took a step towards Lucas.Lucas matched his stare, no regret in his eyes. “How did I put it?""Fuck, Lucas," Chase growled. “I don't need to explain it to you. You said it as if we were responsible for the lady's death,""We didn't kill her but we definitely were responsible for it. If you didn't leave Sophia alive, fucking Volkov would have known nothing about her and he wouldn't have brought her grandma into this war between us,” Lucas replied."Lucas, you-,"Chase was interrupted by Charlie's meow beside his feet."Great,” Lucas mumbled, venom lacing his words. “Just as Sophia is nosy, her pretty little pet is not any different,"Chase ignored Lucas and looked down at the animal before picking it up. “Charlie. Why are you here?~~~ She couldn't wait. Her heart was thumping wildly against its ribcage, and she didn't know why. It was either she was just too happy to leave or scared of being found by Chase or his men. But she had nothing to worry about. Saige had made sure no one suspected them and that Sophia left without anyone knowing in the car she arranged for her. No one would even be able to recognize her. Sophia was sure of that. Blonde hair wig; check. Green eye contact lens; check. Dressing style other than that of someone of her nature: check. Make up; check. Everything was ready. Sophia was still on a que at the checkpoint. She was behind the person whose luggage was being checked. She was nervous and anxious at the same time. Her palms were sweaty, and she fisted her hands into ball, placing it on her chest. She could feel the wild thumping of her heart beneath her hands as she looked round the airport to be sure none of Chase's men were lurking around.
~~~ SOPHIA STARED AT the clothes Saige just dumped in her hands, confusion marring her features. "Why are you staring at the clothes like that?” Saige’s voice snapped her out of her thoughts. “We don't have all the time in the world," Sophia sighed and stared around them. “I’m scared. Chase’s men are still out there. How will I leave?" It hadn't been hard convincing Chase to let them go shopping together but he had only agreed on the condition that they would take his men with. So, there they were in a boutique while Chase's men waited for them outside. That was the perfect way to stage Sophia's escape. Saige sighed. “I have everything ready, Soph. I have a driver that will drive you to the airport. He’s at the back door of this building," "What if someone recognizes me somewhere?" "No one will,” Saige opened her purse, then brought out a passport and an ID. She waved it in front of Sophia. “I have a fake ID and p
~~~ "Soph," Sophia stopped and turned towards where her name was called, and her eyes met with Saige's green ones. A delicate smile appeared on her lips. "Saige, hey," It had been three days since they both became friends, and Saige visited the mansion every day to see Sophia. After her online classes, Sophia and Saige would stroll around the compound along with Charlie even though Saige wasn't a fan of cats. They would discuss a few things, talk about their day and have fun. Saige was a reserved and sophisticated woman, she never really talked while Sophia did most of the talking. She told Saige about how her life had been while growing up. She had left out the part of her nightmares. She wasn't ready to share that yet. Maybe she would do that once she was sure their friendship was safe. Saige took slow, calm steps towards Sophia until she stopped in front of her. “How are you?" "I'm doing great, “Sophia beamed.
~~~ SAIGE HALTED ON her steps the minute her eyes landed on Sophia, who was seated on the rug in the middle of the living room, a pencil behind her earlobe while all her attention was fixed on the laptop in front of her-Chase's favorite laptop to be exact. Saige stared as Sophia tucked a strand of her brown hair that was blocking her view from the laptop behind her other ear without taking her eyes off the screen of the laptop on the coffee table opposite her. It's been almost three weeks after Sophia's kidnap, and she had already continued her normal routine in the house. Chase had even allowed her to continue studying, but on the condition that she had to do it online. Sophia knew it was either agreeing to his condition or living the rest of her life half-educated, so she agreed immediately she realized she couldn't lose both her freedom and future like that. The moment Sophia had agreed, Chase got her a new laptop and when she declined it, surprising
~~~{"Do you have a fucking lose nut up there?"} {"Boss would never follow a little eighteen year old girl around because he gives some shit about her or anything. All he can do is keep her as a fuck toy just as she had naively given herself to Chase fucking Romano. She’s boss' leverage to escape Romano's wrath also for murdering her grandmother and also, to use it and get back at him. Either way, it’s a win win situation for us"} Sophia didn't know what they were talking about. A part of her wanted to know why it involved Chase, but a larger part of her wanted to free herself first. From the way they both talked, those two men didn't seem like they were good news. Maybe, Chase’s place was much safer for her. Using their argument as an advantage, Sophia forcefully yanked her arm from the first man, so hard it might have left a mark on her skin, but she didn't care then. She turned on her heels and made her way to go back to the mansion. But Sophia w
~~~ CHASE FISTED HIS hands into a ball and narrowed his eyes at Lucas, who just stood there, staring at him, not saying a word. "You didn't have to put it like that, Lucas, "He took a step towards Lucas. Lucas matched his stare, no regret in his eyes. “How did I put it?" "Fuck, Lucas," Chase growled. “I don't need to explain it to you. You said it as if we were responsible for the lady's death," "We didn't kill her but we definitely were responsible for it. If you didn't leave Sophia alive, fucking Volkov would have known nothing about her and he wouldn't have brought her grandma into this war between us,” Lucas replied. "Lucas, you-,"Chase was interrupted by Charlie's meow beside his feet. "Great,” Lucas mumbled, venom lacing his words. “Just as Sophia is nosy, her pretty little pet is not any different," Chase ignored Lucas and looked down at the animal before picking it up. “Charlie. Why are you here?