RankNovelChapter 564
| didn't answer right away. Instead, | put on my best "thinking" face.
Hernan gestured toward a lounge chair. "Come, sit down. Take your time."
Little did he know, I didn't need to think. | already had my request locked and loaded.
He settled back in his chair, casually crossing his long legs in his crisp white slacks, sipping his wine with all the
cool, effortless charm of a guy who knew he looked good.
And damn, did he ever. His deep-set eyes had that smoldering, I'm-about-to-pull-you-in vibe.
| quickly looked away, focusing on a corner of the pool table instead. "After this match, | want you to promise
never to mess with... Steve again."
In the snooker world, Steve was untouchable.
If Hernan and his crew were using shady underground matches to rake in cash, they wouldn't stop at one round
with Steve. They'd try to pull him in, make him their personal player forever. And Steve? He'd rather break his
own arm than let that happen.
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Hernan's brow furrowed for just a second. | saw it, but didn't let it slip. "You did say, if | won, you'd agree to any
condition | asked."
Hernan swirled his wine, unbothered. "No need to get all worked up. I'm not going back on my word. But there's
something you should know first."
| scoffed, tossing my cue aside and pretending to storm off. "Yeah, right. You people never keep your
promises."
His voice was smooth, calm, like he was playing a different galtogether. "The reason | brought you here was
to use you against two people."
| froze, my steps halting. "Two people? | thought you were only afterbecause of Bruno."
| hadn't mentioned asking him to deal with Bruno's fan club-that was a personal issue | wasn't about to waste my
bargaining chips on. But now that | had his attention, | wasn't about to let this moment slip by. Hernan hadn't
made any move to hurt me, and it was clear he wouldn't let anyone else toucheither. Why he was so
protective, | didn't know. But for now? | wasn't asking questions. | just wanted to stay safe. He took a sip of his
wine, his eyes never leaving mine. "No one here would dare lay a hand on you."
| relaxed-just a little. That was enough for now. But | kept up my unimpressed act. "You say that, but who are you
really savingfor?"
He met my gaze, calm as ever. "One person is Steve. The other... is Haddy."
| wasn't surprised by his answer. I'd figured it out as soon as he mentioned two people.
My breath caught.
Hernan smiled faintly, watching my reaction. "This is your one and only chance. You've chosen to protect
Steve. As for the other..."
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He stood up, strolling towardwith that slow, confident stride of his. His finger sliced across his throat in a
chilling gesture.
He was going to kill Hayden.
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A cold shiver ran down my spine, and suddenly, my legs felt weak. The ground beneathseemed to shift.
Hernan leaned in, his face dangerously close to mine, that malicious grin stretching across his features. I'm
giving you a chance to reconsider. Change your request, and maybe we can work something out."
I didn't want to look into his eyes. | didn't want to see that cold, lethal determination. But | had no choice. |
raised my gaze and met his, the truth clear in his eyes.
This wasn't just a scare tactic.
Should | change my request?
If I did, Hayden would be safe. But Steve? He'd be in danger.
My heart churned, torn between the two. The turmoil insidewas a mess. But after a split second of
hesitation, | finally answered. "No. | won't change it."
Hernan's eyes narrowed. He let out a short, mocking laugh. "You really hate Haddy that much?"
My throat tightened, but | didn't look away. "He dumped me, then turned around and moved on with someone
else.
"Shouldn't | hate him for that? And now, when I'm in danger, where is he?
"He doesn't care aboutat all. Why should I care if he lives or dies?"
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