Her punishment

Hardin’s POV

An emanate growl escaped my lungs and I fisted my hands as I watched Andre steal the one thing that brought me here at a ridiculous price. The surge of anger that flooded through me was overpowering, like a raging storm inside my chest. I had been so close, so damn close to finally getting that piece, I have been meaning to add it to my collection of ancient pieces But now, it slipped through my fingers like sand.

I couldn’t believe he was ready to lose that amount just to prove a point to me, I saw the way he was staring at Freda, just like he did at the casino. Andre had always had a thing for going for what is mine. And he knew how badly I needed that piece that’s why he waited for me to bid before bidding.

I got angry and stormed off leaving Freda behind I could see the confusion on her face but I didn’t care I just needed to clear my head, my footsteps echoing in the empty hallway as I made my way to the restroom. I needed to let out this frustration, this burning