Chapter 18: Jackpot

Speaking of the long and uncomfortable ride, Valerie was not wrong. She was sitting beside Martin who was just pressing his phone while she kept her gaze to the window. Martin could not stay calm with her by his side, her scent kept filling his nose each second which was making him lose a bit of focus. He was pretty sure that if he was the one driving they might have gotten into a quick accident.

The neon lights of the city flickered in the distance, as Evander pulled the car up to the unassuming building nestled amongst the towering skyscrapers. Evander got down immediately and helped Martin and Valerie into opening the door.

They both stepped down, Martin held Valerie's waist and pulled her to himself which made her gasp a bit. Behind them, another car stopped and Haunter came down with Carlos and some guards. He saw Martin holding Valerie and he tried to act and look calm as they found their way inside the room which was dominated by a large circular table in the center, where the