Love At The Wrong Table

Just around the corner, Mackenzie unexpectedly collided with three unfamiliar men blocking her path.

She reflexively spun around, only to find another burly man blocking her retreat.

Confusion quickly consumed her thoughts. What’s going on? Is this planned? Who could have anticipated my presence at Jack’s housewarming banquet today and followed my every move?

“Hehe, Ms. Quillen. Please come with us obediently,” said one of the men with a

As they slowly closed in on her, seemingly ready to pounce at any moment, Mackenzie instinctively placed a protective hand over her abdomen. While she would typically resist or flee, she dared not move this time, worrying that any sudden movement would lead to unforeseen consequences.

Putting on a frigid expression, she asked, “Who’s behind your invitation?”

The men momentarily faltered, surprised by Mackenzie’s unexpected compliance.

“Ms. Quillen, you’ll learn once you get there. Cooperate with us, and we won’t resort to force.

“If you try to escape or call for help, we won’t take it lightly.

“We would deeply regret any harm befalling you.”

They weren’t just ordinary brutes; they were seasoned kidnappers, the very one had once abducted Ms. Beatrix.

child, Mackenzie gritted her teeth and reluctantly

to move, Mackenzie stumbled unexpectedly.

asked warily,

just broke my heel. Let’s keep moving.” Feigning nonchalance, Mackenzie remarked as

outburst, reassured by their presence within the Tanner family’s territory.

just now?” Tommy’s sharp ear caught the sound. Astutely, he called out to Blake

brat!” Blake begrudgingly followed

Mackenzie’s shoes deliberately arranged, pointing in the direction she

her!” Tommy was familiar with such situations; after all, he was responsible for Mackenzie’s kidnapping last time. The weight of that past mistake still burdened him, driving

care?” Blake grumbled, reluctant to get involved. However, with Tommy already charging ahead, he had no choice but

“Mackenzie!”

“Mackenzie!”

beach, the streets among the buildings were blanketed with sand and dust,

years, enabling

“Mackenzie!”

looming danger, Tommy ran toward

“Tommy!”

amazed by his intelligence. It was worth