Chapter 230
Ian looked like he was about to explode. His jaw was so tight it seemed like he might crack a molar. “Unbelievable. I can’t believe Mia actually hired male escorts.”
Just then, Sean glanced up and saw Charlotte with a drink in one hand, the other casually resting on one of the escorts” pres
The sharp citrus of the tequila and lime still lingered on his tongue, but now the air itself felt bitter.
With a sharp movement, Sean stood up. “I’m talding her home,”
lan jumped, startled. “Whoa, whoa–dude, chilll you can’t show up now. What if someone from Joseph’s camp is watching? You almost died trying to cut ties. You mally wanna throw that all away?”
Sean knew he was right.
Across the room, Charlotte was laughing, radiant in the center of a small crowd of men vying for her attention. Miaegged them on from the side, just as tipsy.
Sean’s jaw clenched. Just as he was about to say something, lan suddenly stood up and stored off, his movement cutting through the haze of the club like cold air Sean followed his gaze. Ma had collapsed onto one of the escorts, grinning dreamily. Sean quickly shifted to a comer outside Charlotte’s line of sight. Over by the bar, Mia was still giggling against the escort’s chest when lan showed up and caught her in his arms before she could stumble again. Before she even realized what was happening, lan slammed a fist into the escort’s shoulder. “Get lost.”
The guy stumbled back, furious. He stepped forward like he was ready to swing back, but one of his buddies held him back “Don’t. Not worth it.”
The punch sobered Mia up halfway. She gasped and instinctively reached for the guy, “You okay, baby?”
The escort looked pissed, face red, jaw clenched.
“I’m so sorry. Here—this should cover your hospital bill.” Mia fumbled in her purse, pulled out a few bills, and shoved them at him. “That’s all the cash I’ve got, I’ll tip you another 5000 later, okay?”
Jan yanked her back “You’re seriously embarrassing yourself.”
Charlotte, who had been buzzed and zoning out, blinked back into focus at the commotion. She looked at Ian, confused. “lan? What are you doing here?”
“I’m picking Mix up.” He tumed back to Mia. “You’re coming home, Now.”
Curlotte asked quietly, Is.. ishe here too?”
“No.1 come alone.”
A flicker of disappointment flashed in Charlotte’s eyes.
Of course. Sean had some gorgeous woman in his acons now, lost in sweat nothings. Why would he care about her?
She wrapped her fingers around the bottle and took another long drink.
Mia was furious. “What the hell is wrong with you? You could’ve talked it out like a normal person instead of punching someone!”
Jan gave a bitter laugh. “Talk? You had your head in some dude’s chest. Is this what your mom taught you? Huh?”
“Oh please. Who do you think you are, my dad?” Mia snapped, struggling to break free.
lan belden “You’re coming with me,”
Just then, the bar’s manager nished over
He had heard about a tight and brought a few bouncers to handle it, but the second he saw who it was, his whole demeanor changed.
“Me Quin! What a surprise–everything okay?
fan shot lum a cold look “You pimping guys now or what?”
The manager tumed pale. “No, no! Huge misunderstanding. We’re totally legitimate barl
“Yeab? Then what are they?” Tanpointed directly at the male escorts.
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