THE BILLIONAIRE'S MYSTIQUE BRIDE

unding headache from three sleepless

rganized desk, staring blankly at the city skyli

ing from his phone. It was Martini-an old bu

ac answered, trying to mask

ght. I've managed to sway the investo

frown deepened in disbelief. "You

with Suarez and Lorenzo," Martini said, his voi

onal setting?" Zac rubbed his

artini's tone softened but remaine

s would give him an edge over his uncle. If

e are we

works," Marti

hone screen for a brief moment befor

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, and his closest friend, Angelo

Grandpa's mind about the chairmanship," he raised

t's about gaining control," Zac responded, til

se. Why not let your uncle handl

ich side are you on

ou want to act fast, marry

n Bella. Yet he thinks arranging a marriage

t agreement, Zac," Angelo a

ver stoop that low,

ve now? It's late," Angelo

files at my condo and meet me in Man

hired a personal assistant. I hav

Zac smiled, even as the burden

t up to you,

Angelo agreed, and the

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of the VIP booths. The flashing lights, the loud music, and t

s, Zac. Lorenzo

oat as his attention turned to an enticing figu

e, a flawless stance, and a tou

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man called, address

e club's floor managers sta

orenzo wants you in

ng her bubble gum as she r

power players-old money, new money, men with excessive influence an

th with the club owner. His fingers tapped gently

th hitched

taring at he

n't like the others, who stared at her openl

a second, she thought she saw somethin

her gaze as she turned on her heel

**

l?" Zac asked,

. Quite the enigma, isn'

k to how her eyes had shifted in his direction, how sh

sing the ridiculous idea

istractions. Or should he have h

e you good?"

to get going," Zac said

, please." Martin

confirm whether Mia was ready to be sent

a time bomb. It felt like something was being t

ivate session with Ti

are my ears playing tricks on me?"

ely." Za

. But hey, if you really want to have a good time, I

etorted. "I

usiness transaction. You're making a p

I want this place gone by tomorrow

face faltering. "Alrigh

of his drink, toss

ered, adjusting his ti

**

to his suite, momentarily taken aback as his ey

g a glow that danced across the walls. Her back was

n his chest, yet he maintained his composure

he said gently, cl

intment. Her eyes darted restlessly, hoping someone else

eath h

ed Lorenzo and

But no-this was exactly where the manager had

?" Concern crept

ath the pink wig and tacky makeup, he cau

safe space." He stepped clo

ossing her arms, but Zac caught a shift

ped off his jacket, causing her to step back

istake." She frowned, fumbling for the

Many women would kill for a chance to be wit

is hand to her waist, drawing her clo

h sudden strength, making him lose his gri

ierce? I like h

," he smirked, gently remov

, Mister," she muttered. "I

hat you charge," Zac sa

sted." She scoffed, st

nce a mere stripper t

o like that. He needed to unravel the mystery behind t

me, T

ain, as if they had been waiting