183 RACING AGAINST TIME

Raquel got up from the ground when the doors to the cell she was locked in were flung open and Giovanni walked in with Xavier following behind him. “If it isn't my dear old Pal,” She chuckled and glanced at Xavier who seemed disinterested in whatever it was that they wanted to discuss. “And pretty boy here.” “What do you want? And why are you here?” Giovanni questioned with a tired look on his face. She turned her head to the side and shrugged. “You're confusing me. You were the one who brought me here and yet you're asking what I'm doing here. I should be asking you such a question. If you don't want me here, why bring me here?” Why do I bother talking with her when I know this is how she's going to respond? He stepped into the cell so that he was standing directly in front of her. “I'm nr here to play games either, Raquel.” She stood directly in front of him as well. “Nor am I here to play games with you, Giovanni,” she said as she stood directly in front of him. “Tha