Chapter 287

She was hoping that dropping Theodore Chambers’ name would make the guy back off and let her go. Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned. The man did pause when he heard the name, but that hesitation lasted all of two seconds. He quickly collected himself and sneered, face full of mockery. “Seriously? You think you can scare me with that? Women here are always dreaming of being with Chambers. You really think someone like you is any different?” He leaned closer, the stink of alcohol strong on his breath. “Even if you're actually his girl, so what? You think everyone’s scared of him? Just hearing his name makes people run? Please... that's just for weaklings. I’m not one of them.” He gave a low chuckle, voice getting more obscene by the second. “I’d actually like a taste of Chambers’ woman. See what all the fuss is about.” The guy was clearly drunk, totally out of control. His words kept getting nastier. Victoria Ellis clenched her fists tightly, her gaze sweeping toward the vase on