Chapter 275

Christina's POV "Hudson! What are you doing here?" I couldn't decide if I was more shocked or furious at his absolutely terrible timing. The murderous look on Hudson's face made my stomach drop. Akira stirred restlessly inside me, sensing the tension. I instinctively stepped back. "Mr. L-Laurent," Fabrizio stammered, staggering to his feet and extending his hand. Even drunk, he remembered his manners. Hudson completely ignored him. His icy blue eyes locked onto mine, making the hairs on my neck stand up. "We're leaving." "Leaving? Now? I can't!" Fabrizio had been seconds away from giving me the name of the person who helped him cook the books. With that information, I could finally close this case and get my five million back. Akira growled in frustration. "Why didn't you call me? And how did you even know I was here?" I demanded. Hudson reached for my wrist, his touch sending unwanted shivers up my arm. "Don't!" I yanked my hand away. "I said I'm not leaving." I glanced nervously towa