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Disgust twisted my face and Mavis frowned athappier, but it was like trying to rearrange a mountain Some of the people were friendly, witty even I would have enjoyed talking to a few if I had been anywhere else Instead, I just felt nauseous

"Well, how do I cash in?" Owen rubbed his hands together, spinning in a small circle

"Let me introduce you to a friend first" Patrick suideht, Patrick" I pulled at o

"I’d hate to lose you, dear" When he leaned closer to et between your legs before we caet you away fro to take what you’ve been teasing me with"

"What?" My eyes widened and I pulled a little harder on et away fro at my side he pressed me to him and looked overyou"

From the corner of my eye I saen’s blank face His eyes darted frouards around the room were all turned in our direction

"Hello, Ava" A cultured voice caught my attention

I spun around to see that I was face to face with a tall brunette woman I knew immediately that this was Maria Not her assistant, but the woman herself, and she was just as cool as she had see behind her, but she didn’t have quite the sa to wet my throat "It’s nice to finally meet you"

"Manners I’ht curse at et us anywhere" I relaxed and stood up straight

Maria held her wine glass out and her assistant stepped forward to take it from her "What do you think of the casino?"

"Honestly? I’ to look scared "I guess it’s nice if you’re into illegal gahed, drawing the attention of a few people nearby "No, I cater to a different clientele"