Chapter 79 The New Beautiful Mafia Boss

Thorton Gallardo POV

I checked in early.

I stare at the text message for far longer than necessary, admittedly puzzled to know that Zandra has somehow managed to get a hold of my cell phone number. I’d heard through the grapevine that, in another life, her father and uncles once owned a cyber security company—now defunct—so I wouldn’t at all be surprised if Zandra had the basic know-how to get my information.

Are you that eager to see me?

Don’t flatter yourself. I finished my work earlier, that’s all. Don’t keep me waiting.

Give me an hour. I’m stuck in a meeting.

“What’s got you in such a good mood?” Roman asks me from across my office.

I set my phone screen-side down on my desk, swallowing the warm sensation blooming in my chest. I’ll admit the thought of Zandra lying in bed, ready and wet and waiting for me is certainly amusing.

Will she undress herself before I get there out of spite? Surely she knows by now how much I enjoy ripping her clothes off. Maybe she’ll tease herself to t