f shitty coffee that was more engine oil than coffee, we were

ft, because I knew for a fact that I wasn't going to watch powerlessly as my sister was gutted by baldie. I'd fight

meeting anyone's glance. A shadow fell over our corner table just

h dramatic eyeliner. Her face looked like it had been carved from stone. All hard angles, high cheekbones, sharp jaw line and a long, elegant neck. She was wearing white fitted slacks and a nude body suit top, neck plu

en her voice was too perfect. Smooth, an

dall," K

f such derision, we both flinched. I understood what she meant even if I was angry about it. It was the same thing I ha

are playing this little game?" I leaned

panicked. If she walked out that door, she walked out with all our hope, I didn't want to touch Ken's tabloid plan with a ten inch pole. Nobody became a billionaire by bein

an's attention before 6pm tomorrow

scof

precious Ian as much as you think you do. Maybe he's tired of designer outfit clad women who won't appr

stare, I refuse

one will be there watching. If you can make him invite you to sit at his table. You'll have your five thousa

and found her starin

est thing you've ever done and I'm so

shake?" I waved

ple

her. How hadn't I been aware that my wardrobe had begun to look like a middle aged mum's? Black slacks, baggy jeans

as sternly as I could. I had to dead that thought before it even became a s

I swear. Okay, maybe I

hen sighed. "I can'

You c

on here? You're being way too agreeable. I'm not

nked, then "Nothing in here looks even half wearable, but I've got a cute shirt d

o do with a needle even if you were a

rella. I'm just going to do a slight touch up. You're going to look fabul

hat was

was

e sound you

have to sort ou

ight. I didn't want it to come to this, but right now, we had to plan for the worst scena

en

ght now. I know this might be our only chance, but if we fail, we need a quick escape. Promise me that you won't try to be a hero. Promise

nt at the out of my stomach towards tomorrow. I knew I was physically attractive even if I could do with more sleep and more food. But lots of beautiful

a word. What was there to say? We would either be in luck or b

I appreciate everything you do for me." Her voice was

o. I'd do anyt

ing a