Yeah, I have a ce there.


    Its pretty affordable, Zoe replied.


    Rosalynn nodded, choosing not toment further.


    Brian drove towards Star Garden.


    The car was quiet, with the atmosphere a bit tense.


    Rosalynn decided to break the silence.


    Zoe, why are you working part-time at the club on New Years Eve? Why not be with your family? Zoe seemed a bit ufortable.


    Well, working on New Years Eve pays three times the usual rate, and the tips are really good.


    Rosalynn considered Zoes situation and figured she needed the extra cash.


    Zoe just wanted to make a bit more.


    Dn snorted, his voiceced with bitterness, Holidays are just an excuse for the wealthy to celebrate.


    For people like us, its just more hardship.


    What would someone with your money know about that?  Brian, gripping the steering wheel tighter, shot Dn a sharp look.


    Go ahead, Dn.


    Make another rude remark, and see what happens.


    Dns lips curled into a mocking grin, his eyes daring.


    Oh, youre gonna teach me a lesson now? By all means, try.


    Just remember your promise to my brother to look after me and my sister.


    You! Brians grip tightened on the steering wheel.


    The urge to stop the car, yank Dn out, and teach him some respect surged through him.


    But before he could act, Rosalynns fingers wrapped around his, her touch firm yet gentle.


    She gave him a small shake of her head, silently asking him to let it go.


    Dns hostility simmered beneath the surface, his wordsced with bitterness.


    If letting him vent his frustration eased the tension, theyd let him speak.


    They both knew they still owed his brother, and that debt weighed heavy.


    Brians jaw clenched tight, his face set in a hard, cold mask as he swallowed his anger.


    The tension clung to the air as they drove through thepound gates.


    When the car finally stopped in front of one of the units, Zoe was quick to move.


    She leaned forward, voice bright with relief.


    Thanks for the ride, Mr.novelbin


    Hughes, Rosalynn.


    Rosalynn turned in her seat as Zoe reached for the door.


    Wait a second.


    Zoe froze, her hand still on the handle, eyes flicking to Rosalynn in confusion.


    Rosalynn hesitated for a moment, her voice soft but full of concern.


    Zoe, you really shouldnt be working at a ce like that club anymore.


    Zoe blinked, clearly not expecting this.


    Huh?


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