Christy’s POV
I couldn’t stop thinking about everything that Mason had told about. I told Kendrick as soon as I got ho last night.
He promised to ensure my safety and swore that no one would be able to harm or our child.
The thought of Piper being free with all the hatred and anger she has towards made worry, I would have been calr if I wasn’t pregnant.
But I know just how vicious she is and how she tried to kill without batting an eye.
I had tried to push it aside, to pretend like everything would be fine just like Kendrick said but I keep having this feeling that sothing bad was about to happen.
With so many enemies vying for my life, there was no way I could be relaxed.
Kendrick had left for work early, kissing the top of my head, his hand lingering on mine for a mont before pulling away.
"I will keep you safe," he murmured calmly as he must have noticed my unease and yet... I still couldn’t calm down.
The apartnt felt too quiet and I wasn’t feeling quite comfortable with being alone at the mont.
So, I imdiately got dressed and prepared to go over to my family’s house and spend so ti with my mother instead, and it can also help get my mind off things.
My phone suddenly started ringing and I grabbed it from the table to see who was calling.
I stared at the na flashing on the screen in surprise.
Curtis?.
Why was he calling all of a sudden? I can’t even rember the last ti I saw or spoke to him, so it was weird to see his call.
I hesitated for a while, as I thought of the possible reason for the call but I couldn’t think of any.
He has helped a lot on several occasions, protected when Celeste and Raina sched against , which I am very grateful for, but he was also Kendrick’s biggest competitor, he thrived on power and influence, and also had his eyes on the company and I couldn’t ignore that side of him.
I swallowed hard before tapping the screen.
"Hello?" I said calmly.
"Christy," he said with a calm and friendly voice.
"I want to et you, there is sothing I need to discuss with you, sothing important." he said with a slightly serious tone and I frowned.
I wanted to say no, but then I decided to just hear what he wanted to say that was important.
"Fine, where are we eting?" I asked him calmly.
"XX Cafe, it isn’t too far from Kendrick’s apartnt." he replied swiftly.
I agreed, slipping on a light coat over my sweater as I had to see him. I owed him that, at least, for the past favors, for the tis he had saved when others sched against .
The cafe slled of roasted coffee beans and warm pastries. Sunlight spilled across the polished wooden tables, and soft music was playing in the background.
Curtis was already there, sitting in a corner booth with that familiar air of confidence that made him impossible to read. He smiled when he saw and waved a hand at .
"Christy," he said, standing slightly as I approached.
"You look amazing" he said but I saw a flicker of emotion in his eyes when he looked at my baby bump but he quickly masked it.
I nodded, returning a asured smile. "thank you."
He gestured to the seat across from him. "Please, join ."
I slid into the booth, keeping my body language neutral. I was only here because of his help in the past.
Curtis knew well enough to see through any false pretenses, so I kept it simple.
"How have you been?" he asked with a calm voice but with that unmistakable edge that made wary.
"I have been great," I said curtly.
"Kendrick has been taking great care of ." I added with a smile.
He gave a soft smile while maintaining his smile. "Good, he seems devoted, which is quite rare."
I also gave a small smile, but didn’t relax. Curtis leaned in slightly, his voice lowered and more serious. He definitely wasn’t here for a casual conversation.
"Christy, I didn’t ask you here to talk about Kendrick," he said, his eyes had an intensity that made avoid looking into them, as he seed to be scanning mine.
"I need your help with getting a major construction project" he finally revealed and I frowned as I wasn’t sure if I could help him with it.
"I want you to help talk to your father, Mr Lancaster, he is the head of the committee in charge of the project" he explained when he noticed my confused expression.
I froze when I finally rembered the project he was talking about. My mind imdiately went to Kendrick as he was also going after the sa project.
I didn’t need to think twice to know what he was up to, why would he be trying to get a project that the company is interested in.
"I can’t," I said finally with a frown.
"I can’t do anything that would go against Kendrick, I can’t help you secure this project. He is already involved, and I... I won’t betray him." I said firmly.
Why would he secretly be trying to get a project when he is part of the company? He is definitely going against Kendrick and the fact that he felt I would help him is really crazy.
Curtis’s smile faltered for a mont, his gaze beca sharper.
"You can’t? Or you won’t?" he asked with a frown.
I stiffened and sat up straighter.
"I won’t, It’s not about if I can’t, It’s about loyalty and Kendrick has my loyalty." I said firmly.
His eyes darkened, studying like I was a puzzle he wanted to solve. "And why exactly? What’s so good about him? You really think he is with you for you, Christy? Or is it... for the Lancaster influence?"
I felt a sudden rush of anger and I imdiately glared at him.
"Kendrick loves and He promised to protect and our baby. That’s all that matters and You don’t get to question that, Curtis." I said angrily.
"Promises? He hasn’t even married you. He didn’t commit fully until he found out your true identity, Isn’t that the truth?" He leaned back, and said slowly, a faint smirk playing at his lips.
I could feel the rage rising like a wildfire inside . "You don’t know him!"
"You never understood him, Curtis and you never will! So stay out of my life!" I snapped angrily.
His smirk disappeared, replaced by a calculating glare. "I’m only trying to show you the truth. One day, you will see that I was right. But that day isn’t today."
My hands shook with anger as I pushed back from the table. "I don’t care, we are done here and this conversation is over."
I stord out of the cafe, the noise of coffee machines, conversations, and clattering cups fading behind .
Every nerve in my body scread in anger and I could feel my blood boiling.
Outside, the sunlight was harsh and I had to close my eyes for a mont before adjusting to the light.
I tried to steady my breath while trying hard not to think about everything Curtis just said.
He just had to add to my anger and restlessness.I wonder what gave him such an audacity to call out of the blue and tell to ask my father to help him after all the evil things his mother and sister did to in the past.
And then, a small, sudden movent caught my attention.
A little girl, no older than seven, ran toward , holding a folded piece of paper in her tiny hands. She handed it to with a blank expression, and then disappeared down the street as quickly as she appeared.
I blinked, staring at the paper, my heart hamring in my chest and my fingers trembled as I unfolded it carefully, the words on it burned into my mind as I read them.
"See you soon my darling big sis... Little sister misses you"
I froze and the paper slipped from my hands and my stomach lurched.
Piper!
Her na echoed in my head and fear flooded through . My eyes scanned the street frantically for any sign of her as my pulse pounded in my ears.
Piper was back for revenge and she was watching from the dark.
The world suddenly felt darker as Mason’s warnings, Curtis’s confrontation and Kendrick’s promises intertwined in my head, but they were all irrelevant compared to the threat standing in the dark right now.
I shoved the note into my pocket as my hands shook violently, my chest felt tight with dread and adrenaline.
I have to tell Kendrick, but how did Piper find so quickly? And why now? The questions spiraled in my mind relentlessly.
I forced myself to take a shaky breath, trying to steady my racing heart. I have to inform Mason as well and soone must be helping her because she can’t just locate in less than a week. The city wasn’t so small for it to be called a coincidence.
I knew deep down that I had to face her, because running wouldn’t protect and definitely wouldn’t protect my baby.
My chest heaved with a mix of fear, rage, and determination. I would do everything to protect myself, Kendrick, and our baby.
I will make sure Piper pays for all the pain she caused .
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