"He was not my master," she replied with a low voice, hinting that she did not really like talking about that matter. "He was supposed to be my partner."
"So you really did quit because your engagement with him ended."
"If you already know what happened, then don't bother asking."
After that conversation, Shantala avoided Hyperion all throughout the day and was only able to face him again when it was time to depart. Just like what Mr. Fuego demanded, Hyperion was to stay in his resort and let Luna be the only one to bring the ransom to the negotiation place.
Inside their room, the mafia boss continued to remind Shantala of the things she had to keep in mind to make sure that their one-time chance of saving Gina would succeed.
"If you need help from my men, simply press this one. It wi
