Tempting the Billionaire and His Heir

After a long and tiring week, Alexa was excited for her rest day. As soon as she sat down to relax, her phone beeped with a message from Anthony.

“Hey Alexa, could you ask your brother to pick me up? Let’s spend the rest of your off day together.”

Alexa couldn’t help but smile at Anthony’s persistence. Ever since she met him, he had been constantly asking her out, but she had always refused. Anthony was different from the men she usually encountered. She knew he came from a difficult background, but he made an effort to better himself.

“Anthony, I’ve told you before that my brother is busy today. I’ll come back for you after I spend time with him for a while,” Alexa replied.

“I understand. Just stay safe in your travels,” Anthony said, and Alexa could hear the disappointment in his voice.

Alexa ended the conversation and continued with her plans for the day.

Alexa felt a knot form in her stomach as she stepped into the diner. Her friends Jade, David, and Cody were already seated at a booth, looking up as she walked towards them. “Hey,” she said, trying to sound cheerful.

“Hey,” David echoed, his eyes flickering between Cody and Alexa.

Jade leaned in to whisper to Alexa. “You won’t believe what happened. David finally talked to Cody about leaving the gang.”

Alexa’s eyes widened in surprise. “What did he say?”

Jade’s face turned serious. “Cody said they could leave after they complete one last mission with the gang. He’s giving them a way out, but with a condition.”

Alexa’s heart sank. She knew how dangerous the gang was and how difficult it was to leave. “What kind of mission?”

“I don’t know the details, but it’s supposed to be their most difficult one yet.” Jade’s voice was tense. “I’m worried about them.”

Alexa frowned. “Why would Cody allow them to leave? He’s never done that before.”

Jade shrugged. “I don’t know. Maybe he’s changing his ways.”

Alexa shook her head. “I don’t trust him. He’s capable of anything.”

David cleared his throat, interrupting their conversation. “I’m scared, guys. What if something happens to us?”

Cody scoffed. “Nothing’s going to happen to us. We’re the best in the game.”

Alexa rolled her eyes. “You’re overconfident. We need to be careful.”

Jade nodded in agreement. “Alexa’s right. We should come up with a plan just in case things go wrong.”

David looked relieved. “Thank you, guys. I don’t know what I would do without you.”

Jade put a hand on his shoulder. “We’re here for you, David.”

Just then, Cody’s phone beeped. He looked at it and then at the group. “We’ve got a meeting to attend. Let’s go.”

As they got up to leave the diner, Jade pulled Alexa aside. “If anything happens to David, I’ve already contacted the police. Cody will get what he deserves.”

Alexa nodded, feeling grateful for Jade’s quick thinking. “But what if we get dragged into this?”

Jade gave her a stern look. “If you choose to stay with them, then you’re choosing to go to jail too. Think about your options.”Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

Alexa nodded again, feeling torn. She didn’t want to leave her friends, but she also didn’t want to get involved in anything illegal. As they walked out of the diner, she couldn’t help but wonder what the future held for them.