All Chapters of The Second Time's a Charmer: Chapter 11 - Chapter 13

The figure turned their body around and showed a visible annoyed look on their face, her amber eyes trailed my body from head to toe with a scowl plastered on her face, It took me aback when I realised who bumped into me, It was Elise Crawford, Daughter of one of the Michelin star Chef and my High school batchmate, “Wait, is that you…hold on, what was your first name again? Was it Valkyrie, wait, was it Valerie?’’ I rolled my eyes when I heard her familiar snobby tone, ‘’It’s Valencia, VA.LEN.CIA, Elise.” I sighed in distress, “I feel like I just aged 30 years, after seeing her.’’ I grumbled underneath my breath, however, Elise noticed the grimace I had on my face and spoke, “Right, I think I remember who you are, You’re the second eldest child of Mr. Charles Rhys, Valerie Rhys”I clenched my jaw before I uttered back at her statement, ‘’For the last time, It’s Valencia, Valencia Rhys.” I seethed, “Right, right, whatever, What do you want? And can you make it fast, I have somewhere el

Elise's brow furrowed as she prepared to continue her impassioned argument with Valencia. "Being civilized—" she began, but the rest of her sentence was drowned out by a shrill ringing that echoed through the cavernous parking garage. Both women paused, their heads swiveling in unison as they scanned the concrete expanse, searching for the source of the intrusive noise. Elise's hands landed on her hips, her patience already wearing thin. "Where on earth is that damn phone ringing?" she demanded, her voice sharp with irritation. Valencia's lips pressed into a taut line as she silently sprang into action, her long legs propelling her across the cavernous parking garage. Without a word, she headed towards the left side of the lot, the direction she had been facing earlier when the incessant ringing had first interrupted their conversation. Elise arched a perfectly sculpted brow, watching Valencia's retreating form for a moment before deciding to join the hunt. Whatever was causing t