The school’s famous playboy 57

The school’s famous playboy 57

Chapter 57 

Pain throbbed through my skull as consciousness returned

The abandoned factory echoed with rain hammering against the steel roof as I tested the ropes binding my wrists and ankles to a metal chair

The factory door screeched open as Rachel stepped through, designer pantsuit absurdly pristine amid the decay

Good morning, dear little sister,she purred. Sleep well?” 

Where’s my mom?I demanded, voice raw

Don’t worry about her.” 

Rachel’s fingers brushed my cheek, making me flinch

She’s just another guest for our little family reunion.” 

She pulled my phone from her pocket, the screen illuminated with notifications

Your quarterback boyfriend is very concerned. Twelve texts, eight missed calls.” 

My heart raced. He’d gotten my note

Leave Caspian out of this,I said. This is between us.” 

Between us?Jealousy flashed in her eyes

Look at youelite lawyer, girlfriend to a football star. The boy who humiliated you with a fivehundreddollar bet now takes bullets for you?” 

She leaned close, her voice dropping to a whisper

Does he know? How many anxiety pills you need to sleep? What you went through with Robert?” 

Enough! Tears sprang unbidden to my eyes

When he comes to rescue you, I’ll make sure he knows all the details.” 

She checked her watch. I need to prepare some surprises for Caspian’s arrival

Alone again, I spotted a jagged metal shard near my chair

I shifted my weight, rocking incrementally toward it, biting down as pain shot through my raw wrists

Each tiny movement brought a flicker of hope as I positioned myself to work the ropes against the metal’s edge

The door opened, but it wasn’t Rachel who entered

Victor Chambers approached, immaculate in his tailored suit

Ms. Winters, I see you’ve been quite busy in our absence.” 

1 forced myself into professional detachment. Has the Palmer family stooped to kidnapping now?” 

Kidnapping is such an ugly word. I prefer to think of this as a mandatory business meeting.” 

He opened a folder

This is a statement withdrawing all allegations against the Palmer family and admitting your unfitness to represent Mr. Drake.” 

Go fuck yourself 

Crude, but not unexpected. He stepped closer

Mr. Palmer initially only wanted your professional reputation But Rachel wants you to suffer as she once did 

Chapter 57 

The FBI is searching for me right now.” 

Victor smiled. Of course they are. Exactly as planned.” 

He explained with sickening satisfaction how this was about drawing in Caspian as well

Two birds, one stone.” 

A distant car engine broke the silence

Victor tilted his head. Ah, I believe your hero comes. How touching.” 

No! Caspian! It’s a trap!I shouted uselessly

Mr. Palmer merely wants Drake to quietly sign a new contract. Rachel, however, has morecreative plans.” 

Victor left, his smug confidence making my blood run cold

I redoubled my efforts on the ropes, memories of the past six years flashing through my mindCaspian discussing that cruel bet, Robert’s drunken rage, striking him with the lamp, years spent running, then Caspian taking Rachel’s bullet

The way he looked at me had changed so muchfrom guilt to concern to something deeper that made my heart race

I wish I could tell him I’ve started to believe in him again

Outside, Mark BennettHelena’s cousinapproached cautiously, following my phone’s signal

He spotted Palmer’s security guards and immediately recognized the trap, updating the FBI through his earpiece

In the distance, more headlights cut through rainCaspian approaching

The rope finally gave way

One hand came free, then the other. Victory surged through me just as the door swung open

Rachel entered, gun raised. Still fighting against restraints, sister. Just like six years ago.” 

Chapter Comments 

LIKE 

The school’s famous playboy

The school’s famous playboy

Status: Ongoing

Comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Options

not work with dark mode
Reset