Chapter 1415
When Love Comes Late
Flossie couldnât tear her eyes away from Benny, feeling Like her heart was being sucked into a black hole.
Was Benny completely clueless about her feelings?
Her body stiffened when she felt Carlâs arms tighten around her.
Goosebumps danced down her spine, making her shiver.
âLet me go,â she whispered sharply, attempting to break free.
But Carlâs grip only tightened.
Carlâs face twisted into a sinister grin, his eyes shining with a creepy glint.
He leaned in closer, taking a deep breath near Flossieâs neck.
âYou smell amazing.
What perfume is that? Iâll get a whole truckload delivered to you.
â
His cronies burst into loud cheers.
âCarl, should we give you and the lady some air?â
Hearing the question, Carlâs ego inflated.
But he kept up a tough front.
âScram, all of you.
Donât freak her out.
â
He motioned for one of his henchmen to pour a drink.
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The guy complied, eyeing Flossie creepily as he handed the glass to Carl.
Carl swiftly pushed the man away and offered the glass to Flossie.
âTake a sip.
You must be thirsty after all that card playing.
â
Flossie turned her head away, still struggling against Carlâs grasp.
Carlâs eyes narrowed, his voice turning harsh with menace.
âBenny, she isnât drinking.
What are we going to do about that?â
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It was a question dripping with an unspoken threat.
Bennyâs eyes, half-hidden beneath his hood, lifted slowly, searching for Flossie who sat across from him on Carlâs lap.
In the dim light, Flossieâs face was a blur but her eyes burned clear to Benny.
They glinted with defiance, refusing to yield.
Benny looked away.
âJust listen to Carl, alright?â
Flossieâs eyes widened, tears clouding her vision.
She couldnât believe those words had come from Benny.
âWhat did you say?â Flossie asked, her voice strained.
âBenny, say it again.
â
Bennyâs forehead creased, impatience evident on his face.
Carl grew impatient.
He had a gorgeous woman in his arms and he wanted to move things along.
âMiss Diaz, bottoms up.
And if you need a drinking buddy, Iâm here,â