Chapter 213

Exploding in silence or fading in it—Anna had no doubt which path she'd end up on. She wasn't equipped to fight someone like Julian. With a guy that powerful, struggling was just asking to be crushed. So she chose the quiet exit. Of course, being someone who'd never let a grudge slide, she didn't leave before giving herself a little payback. That last night, she went all-in playing the doting sweetheart—sweet-talking, smiling, even whispering cheesy lines that made her want to gag, all to leave Julian totally thrown off once he realized what she'd done. For good measure, she dipped into his jacket pocket and grabbed a stack of cash. Don't judge. Sweet-talking takes serious brainpower, alright? She figured if she had the guts to pull this off, it'd be criminal to leave empty-handed. In the shameless department, Anna easily ranked top tier. She played the innocent while mentally kicking the guy under the table. Still, compared to Julian, she felt downright saintly. Her escape plan kicked