Chapter 198
Finished
Duke never would’ve guessed that the only reason Carmen hadn’t already made a move on him…. was because she mistakenly thought he was gay.
The car pulled up outside a low–key yet refined inn near the edge of Mooncrest. Duke got out first, opened the passenger door for her, and escorted her inside to handle the check–in personally.
Once the room was arranged, he reached into his pocket and pulled out the black card he hadn’t managed to give her the last time. He extended it toward her without hesitation.
“About what happened before…” Duke’s voice was low and sincere, tinged with regret. “I was out of line. This card–it’s a small gesture. I hope you’ll accept it.”
He kept his tone soft, non–threatening, but when Carmen hesitated, he forced the card into her hand.
Carmen blinked, momentarily taken aback.
She hadn’t expected him to actually go through with it.
“I… I don’t need this,” she said coldly.
But only she knew how much she needed that money.
Still, an image had to be maintained–her persona couldn’t shatter so easily.
When it was time to perform, she performed well.
“You take it.” She tried to hand it back.
Duke had expected her to refuse. This girl–stubborn and willful–still carried the untainted pride of a university student.
A million credits? She turned it down without even blinking.
It only made Duke see her in a better light.
At least all the running around tonight hadn’t been for nothing.
He shoved her hand away. “I said take it. If you don’t want it, throw it in the trash.”
His voice held a quiet dominance. His gaze was unyielding.
“It’s late. Get some rest,” Duke said as he turned to leave, arching a brow at himself. In his mind, his performance just now had been perfect–cold, cool, confident. Surely enough to leave a deep impression on the girl.
He didn’t realize Carmen was watching his retreating figure with a smirk dancing on her lips.
Amused.
She had one thought: Sp dumb. So clueless. But so fun.
Just for being this entertaining, she’d forgive the fact that he was friends with people like Kael Vale and Theo Hale.
As long as he didn’t mess with Riley, she’d let him be.
Feeling more than satisfied, Carmen tucked the card into her pocket like a precious trophy.
Tomorrow, she’d go find Riley and discuss their plans for leaving Mooncrest behind.
Ber mother had told her that the Duskgrave wolves treated Riley well.
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