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.

to protect her unborn child, Mackenzie gritted her teeth and reluctantly agreed,

Just as they began to move, Mackenzie

asked warily, puzzled by her

Let’s keep moving.” Feigning nonchalance, Mackenzie remarked

men didn’t pay much attention to her outburst, reassured by their presence

the sound. Astutely, he called out to Blake before darting toward

Blake begrudgingly followed Tommy.

deliberately arranged, pointing in the direction she had been heading.

in danger. Mr. Ugly, come with me to save her!” Tommy was familiar with such situations; after all, he was

already charging ahead, he had no

“Mackenzie!”

“Mackenzie!”

of Mackenzie. Thanks to their proximity to the beach, the streets among the buildings were blanketed with sand and dust,

beyond his years, enabling him to track the footprints and eventually

“Mackenzie!”

looming danger, Tommy ran

“Tommy!”

rescue, Mackenzie’s eyes lit up, and she was amazed by his intelligence.