Chapter 105

Chester appeared drained, a consequence, no doubt, of the injury he sustained last night and the resulting lack of proper rest. He held Angelina for quite a while before finally relaxing a little. "Don't go looking for him again. Louis won't hurt you, but the people behind him might." Louis was never the type to play lackey willingly. This time, he was doing it for William, partly for the money and partly to get back at him. William surely wanted to keep Louis under his thumb for good. But Louis was reckless, fearless, and violent by nature. The only person who had ever been able to keep him in check was Angelina. A moment ago, Angelina still felt awkward and guilty, like a woman caught cheating by her husband's friend. She was unsure how to explain herself. But now, hearing him say that, she felt a little moved. "Chester…" He smoothed her hair. "Keep your distance from those men outside. Whatever Louis can do, I can do too." "I'm innocent." "I know. But a smart person doesn't