A Big Mystery
Author: BANE
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Barter heaved an aggressive sigh and got up. He was at Mr. Ban's house. When Mr. Ban informed him that he would be back at any time, Barter manned the house more closely, not wanting Mr. Ban to take him unawares.

But now, he had to risk it because he had to get Laura back to Mr. Ban's house.

He hopped inside his Peugeot salon car and sped towards the Bueno's hotel. He hurried to the third floor and rapped on the door rapidly.

''My goodness, chill,'' Alina murmured as she walked towards the door and opened it.

''Where is she?'' Barter bellowed as he stormed inside the hotel room, his eyes looking around for Laura.

As soon as he saw her, he pranced towards her, his eyes burning raw anger as he grabbed her arm and pulled her out of the room.

''Alina, please help me bring whatever luggage there is,'' Barter said as he pulled Laura out of the room.

Alina chewed on a gum rudely and watched as her brother dragged Laura out. Laura's essential body parts rubbed all over Barter, and Alina
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