THE EMPIRE SHE BUILT
It had always been this way, even back in college.
Whether it began as an obligation or something real, she had accepted everything. Suddenly, her phone rang. She frowned slightly. “Jake?”
“Boss, trouble. The Black Dragon Gang plans to smash the Stellar Grand Hotel tonight.”
Aurelia’s eyes narrowed. “Do they know whose territory that is?”
“They said their boss can handle the consequences.”
Aurelia fell silent. Then she stood. A faint coldness entered her gaze. “Prepare the car.”
Since Alexander wouldn’t be home tonight, she might as well take a look. After all, some people were asking for trouble. She picked up her coat. Behind her, the candles continued to flicker.
Bab Populer