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24. Don't Be Obvious
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Dare with the Gangster Billionaire 25. Party and Wine
TRACE"You probably don't have any effect on Chloe," Logan teased me with a smile."She obviously likes me, just acting tough." I shifted my gaze away from Chloe, whom I wanted to approach since a while ago, but I didn't want to appear ridiculous to my friends. I searched with my eyes for Paige, hoping to signal her to ask Chloe and Harriet to join us. I looked around and spotted her engaged in conversation with Beckett. I furrowed my brow.Why is Beckett here? This guy is unbelievable! He hardly shows up on the island, but I see him here. Beckett is one of the dealers who directly reports to me, but he last came around three months ago due to some work. He's also an actor like Jeru and one of the sought-after leading men in the country's movies and TV shows."Who invited Beckett? Was it you, Jeru?" I asked Jeru, who had just arrived with Daxon."I was five months in LA and haven't seen him that long. He just finished a movie, so how would I think of inviting him?" Jeru answered. "Act
Dare with the Gangster Billionaire 26. Someone As You
CHLOEWow... That's all I can say about Paige. Being born into a wealthy family with people surrounding her who love her, isn't she so lucky?After Elliot, a lawyer, announced the gift of a sports car for Paige, everyone's attention shifted to him. Even Governor Dimagiba spoke to him, and they engaged in a conversation. Elliot couldn't even approach Trace's table, as others were talking to him aside from Trace's father and Paige. I also noticed Louisianna conversing with Elliot. It appears that Elliot is well-known among the politicians and businessmen at Paige's party.As I stood up and walked over to the bartender to order cocktail drinks for Harriet and me, I glanced over at Trace's spot and noticed his displeased look directed at his father and Elliot, who was talking with others. I shrugged my shoulders, thinking that Trace probably had some serious mental issues, always appearing angry—similar to how he looked when he confronted the overweight guy arguing with the old man on a p
Dare with the Gangster Billionaire 27. Don't Like It
TRACE When I noticed that my father and Elliot were engrossed in conversation and Louisiana squeezed her way in, I discreetly approached Keros and instructed him to track the movements of my father's mistress. I knew Louisiana was up to something, especially now that Paige was entering politics. I knew she had a plan that wasn't good. I know how evil she is, and no matter how much she pretends to be kind, I won't trust her. Never again. After giving Keros his task, I approached Raj, who seemed to be hitting it off with a woman, as I had observed him touching the woman's thigh earlier. They were seated in a dimly lit area, so Raj's deeds wouldn't be easily noticed. "Looks like you're in a bad mood again," Raj remarked as I approached and sat with them. "Beckett's getting on my nerves," I said. "Beckett? I thought you meant Attorney Elliot," Raj chuckled, and Chase joined in the laughter. "That damn Elliot! He's trying to steal the spotlight too much!" I exclaimed. "Yeah, he's anot
Dare with the Gangster Billionaire 28. A Dance
CHLOEWhen Trace looked at me in a way that seemed like he was recalling something, I thought he might be thinking about what happened between us in his penthouse. His "nice meeting you" greeting was probably on his mind. I gulped, wondering what he might be thinking."Three years ago, I saw you. Airport," Trace said.My eyes widened in surprise. He remembers!"You... you remember me," I exclaimed, taken aback."Just now," he said with a grin as if excited to remember that moment. "And that makes you mine. So stop talking to Elliot, for I don't like it."I was left speechless by the way he said those words. It was as if he was staking his claim on me. But the airport memory brought delight to me. It seemed that I wasn't the only one who remembered our first encounter three years ago. I forced myself to smile, feeling a bit awkward for staring at him so intently.But Elliot? My brows furrowed at that. Why did he need to say that? It's as if he expects me to only talk to him and not his
Dare with the Gangster Billionaire 29. Baby Shark
TRACEShe refers to me as Trace, and I can't help but notice that my name sounds different when it comes from her. It's as if her voice is a ray of sunshine after heavy rain, like hope after failure, like winning a bid, and like a successful illegal transaction that has taken place.Yeah, Chloe is more like a transaction I need to ensure remains uninterrupted.And damn it! I don't know why, but I'm standing here like an idiot, just staring at her. The way this woman affects me is strange. No one has ever made me feel this way, not even my first love or that damn woman."Am I allowed to go now?" she asked me."Excuse me," Elliot interrupted before I could respond.Fuck it! The asshole's butting in again! And I hate what I see in Chloe's eyes – it's like she found an ally in Elliot. A princess saved by her knight. Then Chloe smiled sweetly, and I hate that."Chloe, the music is perfect, and the moment is tempting. May I have the honor to have this dance with you?" Elliot asked in a prin
Dare with the Gangster Billionaire 30. Game Had Just Begun
CHLOE When Elliot asked me to dance, I didn't think twice. I found a way to escape Trace's flirting. If there is no Carly to consider, I might have been tempted by Trace's advances. If there is no Carly to be hurt, then yes, why not? But there's Carly... there's Carly who could be hurt if she found out that the man she loves and is searching for is flirting with me, and... darn me, I'm actually interested. I sighed. This stupid emotion I have for Trace needs to stop. I need to pay attention to the real reason and use Trace for convenience. "The song suits you well," Elliot said as we danced to Ed Sheeran's 'Perfect.' I smiled. I don't know. Elliot is equally handsome as Trace, but being with him 'simply' makes me feel relaxed. Just relaxed. And no excitement at all. But the heck with me! It was just that I didn't sense danger around him like I do with Trace. Elliot fits the mold of the kind of man I prefer. Neat, clean, professional, and respectable. Elliot reminds me of Oliver.
Dare with the Gangster Billionaire 31. Annoying Everyone
TRACE"Fornales?" I asked with a frown. Is she related to General Fornales? One of my father's cronies.As far as I know, Elliot said that the so-called general didn’t like him. It turns out it's not just the general who dislikes him. This woman before me seems to have a problem with him, too. Elliot versus the Fornales. Should I laugh or just keep laughing?Damn it! The truth is, I've been restraining myself from punching this Elliot for a while now. I don't care about this Fornales lady beside me who is like a demon trying to taunt me. I can manage my business without anyone's help."Yes, I am a Fornales. And yes, I hate Elliot Hart," she said with a raise of her left brow. Feisty! "And what can I do for you?" I asked nicely. Fuck! Since when did I learn how to act politely?"You should get your girl before she gets into trouble with that shameless lawyer over there.""He's a friend of mine," I told her, in case she didn't know. I'm annoyed with Elliot, but I won't conspire with an
Dare with the Gangster Billionaire 32. Irritating Glances
CHLOE I let out a heavy sigh. The tension between me and the woman named Malori was undeniable. She had been giving me nasty glances on and off. As for the woman named Denise, her only skill was to cling to Trace and shower him with affection. The three of them were engaged in public displays of love, and no one from Trace's friends was telling them to stop, even though it was getting irritating to watch. I glanced at Malori and Denise again. I couldn't help but wonder why they seemed unfazed by the fact that Trace was flirting with both of them. And according to what Bree had mentioned earlier, there might even be an orgy involving Trace later. Oh God! How filthy the man I fell in love with! Wait! Did I say 'I' fell in love with? Oh, shit! I mean Carly! How filthy this Trace Dimagiba that Carly fell in love with! Not me! I'm just clarifying! Definitely, it's not me! Disgust washed over me as I looked at Trace. I felt like I knew what Trace had done to Carly. He used my sister,
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