uching her head where she was sure it had split open. But there was no blood, just like

d caused me so much pain!" Viviana yelled, struggling to stand. The secre

id, glancing at the crowd that had gathere

iviana insisted, her voice sharp with annoyance, a

her head, where the lingering pain still pulsed. What was that? she thought, her mind racing. I've never felt like this before.

oothe her frazzled nerves. The cityscape outside the tinted windows blurred as they sped through the road

ed her a few times before

plied, snapping o

acted," the secretary asked,

denied sharply. "What

our phone was ringing, so I thought you looked distracted,

even noticed. It was Theo, her boyfriend's friend, calling her. She frowned and picked up

ly cut the call. I was worried,"

?" she asked i

your boyfriend

speaking. "Just answer the d*mn question! Where is he and why i

ely surprised. "Why would a guy like

contact me when he got back, but it's been a freaking mont

him. You were better off with someone like me instead," Theo

gritted, and her fingers dug de

ay when I went over, so I bet that lazy man hasn't

nding the call instantly. Her secreta

ith Mr. Nico and you?

f glance and then looke

otage from the cruise you were on two months ago. I wasn't going to say anything,

d, clenching her jaw. The secretary nodded, driving to the nearest quiet area where they could park peacefully. It was a silent spot under a bridge, right by

n the hood, and Viviana stepped closer to view the footage. There it was: h

Her eyes watered, and she took a deep breath, looking up to hold back her tears. "What a dog! He thinks he can double-cross me? Me, Viviana C

ent location. Viviana nodded and turned to her secretary. "Give me the keys. I

the secretary offered, rel

and she was not going to let anyone take away her chance at retribution. Her voice, fill