Chapter 498
If Cornelia lost her job the relationship she had busted her hump to keep will snap, and getting close to Marcus would become a whole lot harder.
So, what was she supposed to do?
Once she was in this mess, getting out ainât a walk in the park Just gotta wing it, and if she could hook up with Marcus, then that was whatâs best for her if nothing happened she was gotta look out for herself and figure out how to keep Cornelis safe.
Zavier headed back to Marcus, who was lounging on the sofa. His legs crossed all classy, swirling a glass of red wine, the same pose he was in when he left
The wine in his glass hadnât lessened a bit.
Zavier plopped down next to him, took the glass from Marcus and chugged it, âMarc, youâre really on guard with me, huh? I invite you to have a couple drinks, and you wonât even take a sip. You scared Iâm gonna poison your wine?â
Marcus simply said, âHmmâ
Zavier huffed, âYouâre such a dragâ
âI donât mind having a drink with you, but first you gotta answer some questions Marcus refilled his glass, took a sip. âWhen did you open this club here?â
Zavier replied, âThis clubâs been around for a few years now, canât quite remember when exactly
Marcus asked, âWhy didnât you tell me?â
Zavier explained. This place is mainly for gathering some juicy gossip around Riverton, definitely gonna rub some folks the wrong way. I didnât tell you cause I didnât want to drag you into thisâ
Marcus smiled. âThe folks here do seem a bit out of the ordinaryâ
Zavier remarked, âThey are some real talents. They can do anything except wait tables. Look at us, no oneâs even pouring our drinks.â
Marcus asked. âWhat kind of info have you gathered?â
Zavier replied, âLots of stuff, but I canât spill the beans.â
Marcus staved silent.
Zavier added. âYouâve asked me a bunch of questions, and you havenât even finished your drink. Drink up with me, and once Iâm tipsy, Iâll tell you whatever you wanna know. Might even let slip some secrets I shouldnât.â
Marcus just had treatment on the plane back to Riverton, and his stomach was all topsyâturvy More booze might land him back in the hospital, but if he didnât drink, he wouldnât know Zavierâs real intentions.
He lifted his glass, and downed the wine.
Zawier refilled his glass. âMarc, take it slow. We can chat while we drink. Too much booze too fast ainât good for you.â
Marcus replied. âYou smoke a few packs an hour and already had two bottles of wine here. I thought you didnât give a crap about your health.â
Zavier responded, âWhat can I say, it is what it is. Who in their right mind would harm their own body like this? Youâve hidden Skyler, and I canât find her. So I resort to alcohol
to ease my feelingsâ
Marcus didnât want to bring up Skyler, he asked again, âYou still havenât answered me, what news have you got?â
Zawier didnât answer directly, instead he asked, âMarcus, where the hell have you hidden Skyler? Why canât I find her anywhere?â
Marcus replied âTake a wild guess
Zavier said exasperatedly. âSometimes. I really just wanna off youâ
Marcus finished his drink again, and slammed the glass on the table, âZavier, are you planning to gang up on me with others?â
Zavier was taken aback, then burst out laughing. âGang up on you? I could take you down all by myself, why would I need to join forces with others?â
Marcus looked at him, his eyes frightening beneath his silver rimmed glasses, âIf you want to come at me, then come. Iâm more than happy to have a showdown with you, and I can forgive everything youâve done But if you dare to harm Cornelia, I swear Iâll make you regret ever being bornâ
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