CHAPTER 18LUCA"Jared," I barked.The guard nearest the back of the room flinched. Everyone turned to him."No, boss—I swear—""Apprehend him," I ordered flatly.Damon was already moving, gun out, a flick of his hand signaling two others. Jared's protests rose in pitch as he was dragged out, the sound of fists connecting with flesh echoing down the hall before the doors sealed again. I didn’t flinch. Couldn’t.I turned back to Adrien, who was now spinning the office chair he’d hijacked, legs crossed dramatically.“You’re welcome,” he said with a smirk, like he hadn’t just unmasked a traitor in less than ten minutes. “So, what do I get?”My jaw tightened. “What?”“My wish,” he said. “We agreed. I help you catch the thief, I get a wish.”I crossed my arms. “And what exactly do you want? A car? A yacht? A private plane?”“I want to work.”The room stilled again. Even Matteo looked up from his notepad, stunned.“You want what?” I asked slowly.Adrien hopped off the chair, barefoot, hair
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