Jaden's face twisted in fury. "Valerie Reyes, don't push your luck!"

Then, a loud bang echoed through the house.

Andrew froze for a second, watching as the door was kicked clean off its hinges. Next, Valerie stepped out, tall and striking, moving with the predatory grace of a seductress.

Kicking open the door like that, she walked out and completely ignored Jaden. The latter stood frozen in the room, trembling with rage but forcing himself not to explode.

A few of his men came rushing up