Chapter 60
Lorenzo’s brow furrowed as Charlotte spoke. He bristled at her assumptions. Unlike Charlotte, who had only recently been inducted into the Dark Spike Pack, Lorenzo had stood steadfastly at Preston’s side for years, guarding the Alpha’s
interests.
To Lorenzo, Giselle–Derek’s sister–was Preston’s true love. Georgia was insignificant in comparison.
“There are things you don’t know,” Lorenzo said sharply, his voice tinged with irritation. “Don’t go making baseless judgments.”
Charlotte smiled thinly, recognizing the self–righteousness that colored Lorenzo’s tone.
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“Call her in,” Lorenzo commanded, pointing to Laura’s photo on the screen.
Charlotte nodded, harboring no fondness for Laura.
When Laura was summoned to Charlotte’s office, unease gripped her every step. The confident arrogance she once flaunted was gone, replaced by a meek humility.
“Charlotte,” she greeted, no longer bold but cautious.
“I’ll get straight to the point,” Charlotte said coldly. “Tell us exactly what happened in that room on the third floor today,”
Panic flared in Laura’s chest. She knew Charlotte was confronting her about the incident.
As she recounted her version, Laura carefully omitted details that might incriminate her. She held back truths, yet the sharp minds of Charlotte and Lorenzo read between the lines, noting every flicker of discomfort on her face.
“Charlotte, I swear, I didn’t mean for any of this. I never expected that after I refused Mr. Talon, he’d send someone to call Georgia over,” Laura pleaded, desperation creeping into her voice.
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about Georgia? He rarely shows up at the
“I don’t know. Maybe someone tipped him off,” Laura answered quickly. “Charlotte, believe me–I’m terrified of water. When I was a child, I nearly drowned. That’s why I refused Mr. Talon’s request immediately. That’s all I did.”
“So, you had no involvement in what happened in the room today?”
“That’s right!” Laura insisted, her voice shaky.
Once, Laura had fancied herself capable of navigating this world without the club’s protection. But recent events had stripped away her illusions, forcing her to recognize the harsh realities and merciless rules that governed this world.
Fear twisted in her gut. Her thoughts turned to Georgia–the quiet, isolated girl. Time was short, and instinct told Laura that Georgia might be her only hope.
“Charlotte, please believe me. I had nothing to do with today’s incident. If you don’t trust me, ask Georgia. She’ll clear my
name.”
Charlotte thought bitterly, What makes you think Georgia would defend you after everything you put her through? Just because Georgia rarely speaks, you assume she’d betray her own truth?
Her gaze sharpened, piercing Laura like a blade.
Lorenzo rose abruptly. The truth was clear; his presence was no longer required here. Pulling out his phone, he dialed
Preston.
“Mr. Hill, we’ve uncovered the situation. Miss Cooper was called to the room personally by Mr. Talon.”
He continued crisply, “There was a female employee present as well, and we now know who she is.”
Lorenzo withheld the truth that Laura had set Georgia up. ‘Mr. Hill’s no fool,‘ he thought. “He’s probably pieced it together already.
“Didn’t Titus say Dominic ordered someone to bring the container into that room?” Preston’s voice came through, calm but
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“Was the woman’s name Laura? Titus just called me begging for mercy. He told me something useful–that Mr. Foster recommended a woman to him. She was ‘special, willing to do anything. Coincidentally, her name was Laura.”
“Bring her down to the parking lot. I’ll meet you there.”
Lorenzo ended the call and glanced at the trembling Laura. “Mr. Hill wants to see you.”
“Of course,” Charlotte replied without hesitation.
Fear overtook Laura. Her legs weakened, voice trembling, “Charlotte, I
“Lorenzo doesn’t sympathize with the weak. If you want to avoid suffering, you’d better go with him,” Charlotte cut in, ripping away the last flicker of hope.
Charlotte’s mind drifted back to Georgia’s desperate leap into the water. “What was she thinking? I can’t fathom it. But I can imagine her terror–the water swallowing her, her vision blurring, and outside the container, those bastards stood so close. They could have saved her, but they didn’t. Georgia, you poor, foolish girl. You must have been utterly desperate.”
Laura hesitated, refusing to budge. Lorenzo’s grip seized her arm like iron tongs, pain shooting through her as she cried
out.
“Wait.” Suddenly, a figure blocked the doorway.
“Georgia? What are you doing here?” Charlotte asked, rising in surprise.
“Georgia!” Laura clung to her as if to a savior, tears glistening in her wide eyes. “Georgia, please help me! I was wrong- please, speak to Mr. Hill for me! I’ll leave the club today. You’ll never see me again. I’ll kneel if you want! Please!*
Charlotte frowned, her look hardened with disdain.
