Silvio stood just outside his underground parking garage. He tried Jia's number again—still off. A sharp curse left his lips. The only clue he had was the last word she had whispered "Hilux."That was enough.He scrolled through his contacts and dialed one of his men "Meet me, we are heading to the Hilux Hotel” he ordered. Without waiting for a reply, he slid into his white car and drove out of the lot.His men followed close behind, weaving through the sluggish traffic When Silvio’s car finally pulled up in front of the HiluxHotel, he wasted no time. He swung the door open and stepped inside, his presence commanding attention. The receptionist started to stand, about to protest but Silvio didn't pause. A single glare from him was enough to send a wave of unease through the room.The hotel security guard stepped forward, hand raised to intervene. But before he could say a word, one of Silvio's men lunged at him, grabbed his collar and threw him aside like a ragdoll.Gasps ec
Jia didn't stop banging on the door, even as her knuckles ached. Panic clawed at her chest. She slammed her fist again and again, hoping and praying someone would hear.Then the room tilted.Her vision swam, a wave of nausea crashing over her as her knees buckled. She staggered, nearly hitting the ground.A hand gripped her waist."No..! " she gasped, and shoved him with everything she had. He toppled backward with a grunt, hitting the ground hard.With a trembling hand, she reached along the wall—searching, sliding and grasping—until her fingers found the switch."Don't you dare turn it on” his voice growled behind herHis voice made her skin crawl.She didn't hesitate. The light clicked on.Jia immediately spun around And then froze.The man standing before her wasn't just a stranger.Her heart stuttered as recognition slammed into her Pale skin. His bloated stomach that hung over his groin like a curtain."Producer Arthur?" Her voice was a whisper, as if speaking the name wo
The man curled his fingers into his lap. Then.. looking back at Silvio, he repeated " i wasn't sent by anyone"Silvio gave a small nod, He flicked his cigarette aside "Deal with him" he said"Yes, Don" one of his men repliedBefore the captive could react, one of Silvio’s men stepped forward and sprayed acid directly into his eyes.The man screamed, clawing at his face as his skin sizzled and blistered. He staggered to his feet.. then collapsed, thrashing on the floor."My eyes! My eyes!"Silvio walked closer, calm and almost casual. He raised his gun and pointed it at the man writhing on the floor, still clutching at the melted mess of his face.A single shot cracked through the air.The man's body jerked violently before collapsing, limp. The bullet had punched straight through his foreheadBlood exploded everywhere, covering the floor and a droplet of blood landed on Silvio’s cheek. He pulled a crisp white handkerchief from his pocket, wiped the blood from his face, then look
After their lovemaking, Silvio lifted Jia's bare body against his, her arms loosely wrapping around his neck as she rested her head in the crook of it, eyes closed..breath still shallow.He carried her toward the massive bathroom, both of them still naked. The warm light spilled across the marble floors as he stepped inside. Slowly— he let her slide down his body, their skin brushing until her feet touched the ground.Silvio turned on the shower, the sound of cascading water filling the room. He reached for her again.. pulling her close under the spray, the heat of the water mingling with their skin.He leaned in and kissed her neck-slow and deliberate.But Jia flinched and pulled away.She turned, meeting his eyes "I'm exhausted" she said, her voice low but firm Silvio's lips curled into a wicked grin, his hands slipped around her waist, tugging her back to him"But I'm not" he whispered against her ear.Before she could respond, he claimed her mouth again, his tongue tasting the l
She looked down at her clothes, with a quiet scoff..she muttered "My clothes aren't at the hotel, I will pick up new ones later” Suddenly, the car lurched to a stop. Jia flinched forward, catching herself with one hand against the dashboard.She shot him a glare "Seriously?"But Silvio only unbuckled his seatbelt and nodded toward the glass-fronted boutique outside.Her eyes narrowed "Why are you stopping here?"“To get you clothes” he replied As he opened the door to step out, Jia straightened."I'm not going in with you."He paused, not even turning around "I'm not asking you to. Just wait here” Before she could argue, the door shut behind him.Her jaw dropped slightly "jeez, sometimes I wonder if he has a split personality disorder, sometimes he’s sweet then cold and worst rude” she muttered, watching him disappear into the boutique, his figure swallowed up by the automatic doors.Left alone, she pulled out her phone. Notifications lit up the screen— she tapped one and a n
She looked down at her clothes, with a quiet scoff..she muttered "My clothes aren't at the hotel, I will pick up new ones later” Suddenly, the car lurched to a stop. Jia flinched forward, catching herself with one hand against the dashboard.She shot him a glare "Seriously?"But Silvio only unbuckled his seatbelt and nodded toward the glass-fronted boutique outside.Her eyes narrowed "Why are you stopping here?"“To get you clothes” he replied As he opened the door to step out, Jia straightened."I'm not going in with you."He paused, not even turning around "I'm not asking you to. Just wait here” Before she could argue, the door shut behind him.Her jaw dropped slightly "jeez, sometimes I wonder if he has a split personality disorder, sometimes he’s sweet then cold and worst rude” she muttered, watching him disappear into the boutique, his figure swallowed up by the automatic doors.Left alone, she pulled out her phone. Notifications lit up the screen— she tapped one and a n