Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie) novel Chapter 656

Chapter 656 

Chapter 656 

I took one step forward, then froze. Demi’s words replayed in my head: someone had a secret. Could it be him, the guy I just spotted? 

If so, was he wrapped up in the Drago family’s shady business too? 

The thought of the Johnstons and Dragos teaming up to take out my parents made my blood boil. I was so caught up, I didn’t notice someone behind me until Cole’s voice broke through. 

“Lost on the way to the restroom?” he teased. 

Snapping out of it, I played it cool. “Nah, just got my period. Need supplies.” 

His smirk was straight–up smug. “What a coincidence. I’ll have someone grab them for you.” 

And he actually did. A staffer brought me some pads, leaving me no choice but to take a quick restroom break and roll with it. 

By the time I got back, Cole’s so–called “models” had already lined up. All six feet tall, ripped, and ridiculously good–looking, like they’d been plucked straight out of some glossy magazine ad. 

They greeted me, perfectly synchronized. 

“These guys are pros,” Cole bragged. “Guaranteed to impress.” 

I nodded. “Not bad. DracoLux really knows how to pick ‘em.” 

My comment was suggestive–I wanted to see his reaction. 

He chuckled. “So, what do 

you think?” 

“Very satisfied. I’ll let you know when I need them. Just keep them ready,” I said, keeping my tone confident. 

“Don’t worry. I’ve got you covered,” Cole assured me. 

But my mind wasn’t on the models. I couldn’t stop thinking about the guy I’d seen earlier. Hoping to dig deeper, I said, “You can go now. I want to drink alone for a bit.” 

Cole didn’t ask questions. As he left, he tossed over his shoulder, “Tonight’s on me.” 

He even left a server–a young hottie–to pour my drinks. 

I started drinking, though I’d already downed something Mr. Seth gave me earlier, a remedy to keep me from getting drunk no matter how much I drank. 

Cole had left fancy imported liquor, so I went through a whole bottle like it was water. 

For most people, that much would’ve been a one–way ticket to blackout city. 

Pretending to be tipsy, I leaned into the server, only to shove him away a second later. “Don’t touch me,” I slurred. “The man I love is Hayden. I’m calling him to come get me… 

I grabbed my phone and dialed. But it wasn’t Hayden I called–it was Wayne. 

Because he was the guy I’d seen earlier. 

Wayne picking this spot wasn’t random, but given his past schemes with Hernan and Bruno, I couldn’t ignore the chance he was tied up with the Dragos too. 

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The phone rang three times before he answered, but I didn’t let him speak. “Hayden,” I crooned, “I miss you. Where are you? Can you come get me?” 

Nothing. 

I kept going. “Hayden, talk to me! Do you even know how miserable I’ve been? Please, hurry…” 

The call ended. Wayne didn’t say a word. 

He must be angry.