Chapter 55

Olivia nearly challenges Asher but backtracks at the last text, her fingers still hovering over the keyboard as she stares at the demand. Her lips are pressed into a thin line, her features knitted, and she blows out a disgruntled sigh as she makes her way to her bedroom.

Another element that aids her in her decision, and tames down her flaring defiance, is the Damocles sword hanging above her head in the form of her pastries being taken away from her.

Olivia is aware that she had it coming, considering the mob boss' personality and how their first fight went. She also knows that, aside from the pastries, Asher does not have a wide range of possible retribution for Olivia's unruly and coarse conduct.

She understands that.

However, it does not stop her from pursing her lips as she lowers herself to sit on her knees above the pillow, mumbling to herself about annoying mob bosses.

Olivia shifts around for a moment to find a comfortable position as she faces the bay window leading to her