Chapter 0096
She lifted her gaze to meet mine ; she stared at me for a long while as if she was trying to figure out if I was being truthful or not .
Really ? She finally asked .
Yes , I told her .
Besides , your father would kill me if I overstepped .
She smirked and then shrugged .
He is very protective , she admitted .
I just dont get where Ethans head has been at lately .
Hes hard to read .
From what I remember , hes always been like that , I told her .
I wouldnt take it to heart though , Irene .
He loves you and wants to be with you .
He chose you .
She seemed to have relaxed because she finally smiled a genuine smile , and then she nodded .
The waitress gave us our meals and we talked mindlessly as we ate .
I felt a bit hollow since the conversation though ; I didnt like lying to her about my history with Ethan and the fact that Ethan loves her .
I knew he was only using her and if she found out about that , it would destroy her .
Once dinner concluded , Irene grabbed my arm before I could go out the front door .
Lets go out the back , she whispered , a devilish and humored look in her eyes .
What ? I asked her , raising my eyebrows .
Why ? Because the guards are out front and I just want a little longer without them , she said , glancing out the front door .
Lets take a walk .noveldrama
I didnt argue with her ; I followed her out the back door and we walked through the dirty alley until we reached the street .
I could see Leroys car and the guards car a distance away near the front door of the restaurant .
Irene saw them too and we quickly hurried in the opposite direction .
As we ran , I couldnt help but laugh .
I felt like a child sneaking around her parents .
Irene was also chuckling , both of us gasping for breath and holding our stomachs as we laughed around the corner .
I leaned against the building we were near , sure that we were far enough away to rest for a minute .
We cant avoid them forever , I chuckled .
I know , she sighed .
I just wanted to have some fun I wrapped an arm through hers .
I get it , I assured her .
Maybe we can hang out again ? She perked up , a look of pure happiness in her eyes .
Really ? She asked .
I had to admit , I liked hanging out with her .
She was easy to be around and easy to love .
It was no wonder Ethan wanted her and not me … it was more than just her status ; it was who she was as a person .
She deserved better than Ethan .
ter 0096 nted to tell her the truth , I hated lying to her .
It didnt make me feel good and she was only going to hurt as a result .
Gavin was wrong for keeping this from her .
me on , she said, pulling me along with her .
Lets get back before they send a search party out for ɔdded but as we walked , I grew more apprehensive .
I wanted to tell her the truth despite what Gavin ght want .
But as I opened my mouth to speak , a white van pulled up beside us and a ton of men piled t of the car , surrounding us .
ey were masked strangers with sickly scents , and they were huge .
I got in my fighting stance knowing at I didnt stand a chance because there were so many of them and only one of me , he look of panic was clear on Irenes face .
She went to scream , but she immediately passed out when meone stuck a syringe into her neck .
Irene ! I yelled , trying to get to her , but I felt a sting in my neck and then arms wrapped around my mp body , just as everything went black .