Eddie stepped away from the waiting area, his mind racing with a mix of adrenaline and concern. The incident had escalated quickly, catching him off guard. As he moved through the club, he could feel the weight of the situation settling on his shoulders. The man on the sofa was a member of a dangerous criminal group, and Eddie knew this could complicate things further.He made his way to the front of the club, where the chaos of the night continued with music still blaring and patrons unaware of the drama that had just unfolded. Eddie focused on his tasks, clearing tables, and ensuring everything looked normal despite the recent disturbance. His thoughts kept returning to Jennifer—his sister, now caught in the crosshairs of danger.After a few moments, Eddie's coworker approached him, wiping his hands with a rag. "Eddie, I cleaned the guy up. He's coming to now. Are you alright?"Eddie nodded, though his expression was grim. "Thanks for helping out. I need to make sure everything's und
Eddie caught the sound of Jennifer’s voice amid the arriving patrons, and when he approached, he was stunned to see her with a young man. "What?" Eddie muttered in frustration, his eyes locking onto his sister with a blend of anger and disbelief. Not one to stand idly by, Eddie quickly made his way over to Jennifer.The young man with Jennifer eyed Eddie, who was soon followed by Jennifer's gaze. "Ah, Simon! What’s wrong?""Can we talk for a moment?" Eddie asked, his tone leaving no room for argument.Jennifer shrugged nonchalantly before following Eddie. He led her down a corridor towards the restroom, away from the noisy crowd. Once they were out of earshot, Eddie’s anger erupted."I don’t want to see you making any more foolish mistakes in this town just because you’re heartbroken. If you still want to be here, you better go back and take all the inheritance given by... our father and give it to me. Let me call our family lawyer and have all your names changed back to mine."Eddie
Eddie glared at Jennifer with intense anger. They were in the hotel room, and the tension between them could be felt from a distance. Jennifer, with a face showing exhaustion and frustration, sat on the edge of the bed while Eddie stood before her with clenched fists."You need to go back to New York, Jen," Eddie said firmly. "Three days in Poland and you've already turned my life upside down."Jennifer lifted her head, looking at Eddie with a mixture of emotions. "You can't just kick me out, Eddie. I came here because I needed a place to heal."Eddie shook his head in frustration. "Heal? Jen, all you've done here is create problems. You meet strangers, bring them to the club, and now we're caught in a more complicated situation."Jennifer stood up, unable to contain her anger any longer. "So, it's my fault? You think changing identities and leaving everything behind will solve our problems? That doesn't make any sense, Eddie.""I did all of this to protect you!" Eddie shouted. "After
Eddie quickly downed a tall glass of beer, feeling a sense of relief he hadn’t experienced in days. Jennifer’s return to New York had lifted a heavy burden off his shoulders. He no longer had to constantly worry about her getting into trouble or spiraling deeper into her heartbreak."Where's your sister? Usually, she's already seated there, ready to flirt with the guys who come," Deon, Eddie's friend and coworker, asked as he joined him at the bar."She's back in New York," Eddie replied, a hint of relief in his voice. "That's why I can relax. Otherwise, when I come back from work, or when I have time off like now, I'd definitely be busy keeping an eye on her.""I see. By the way, I want to offer you a job. You might be interested, because from the looks of it, you don't seem suited to be in a bar," Deon remarked, a sly grin spreading across his face.Eddie raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "I see. By the way, I want to offer you a job. You might be interested, because from the looks of it
Eddie was taking a deep breath outside the hotel, enjoying the fresh evening air when Anna's car pulled up. She stepped out, her face lit up with excitement."Eddie! My father wants to meet you tonight. He's been really eager to get to know you," she said, walking towards him with a bright smile.Eddie felt a pang of hesitation. "I don't know, Anna. I was planning to look for a rental place today. I can't keep staying in a hotel indefinitely."Anna's expression turned into a pout, her eyes pleading. "Please, Eddie. It's just for tonight. He only wants to have tea with us. It would mean a lot to me."Eddie sighed, unable to resist her earnest appeal. "Alright, alright. But let me go back to my room and change. I can't meet your father in these clothes."Anna beamed, grabbing his arm. "Great! Let's hurry then."Back in his hotel room, Eddie changed into a clean shirt and pants, his mind still conflicted about meeting Anna's father. He had a bad feeling about this, but he couldn't pinpoin
Eddie stood outside the modest building that housed the company Dane had told him about. He took a deep breath, feeling the weight of the letter in his hand. It was his application for a job that promised a fresh start, away from the dangerous path Anna's father had tried to lure him onto. The offer from Anna's father to join his narcotics group had been the final push Eddie needed to make this decision.Dane had been a good friend, always looking out for him. When Dane heard about the job opening through a connection of his brother, he immediately thought of Eddie. The company in Chelmek was known for paying well and treating its employees with respect—exactly what Eddie needed.Eddie glanced at the letter one more time, his name printed neatly at the top, along with his resume and a heartfelt cover letter. He hoped it would be enough to convince them to give him a chance. With a final, deep breath, he pushed open the door and stepped inside.The receptionist looked up and smiled. "He
"How did it go?"Dean greeted Eddie immediately as he approached the club. Eddie looked satisfied, nodding his head. "Thank you, I got it. Just like you said.""Ah, that's great to hear, Simon! I hope you'll settle in there."Eddie gave Dean a grateful look. "I'm really lucky to have met you. By the way, they want me to start working next month. So, I've got less than a month left. It's decent, at least I'll earn my first paycheck from this cleaning job at the club to cover my living expenses.""Yeah, and... can I talk to you about Anna?" Dean's expression turned serious, prompting Eddie to immediately embrace him and say, "Sure, what do you want to discuss? Maybe we shouldn't go into the club if this is important.""Yeah, I told my boss I'd be thirty minutes late and that I was with you. So, we have plenty of time. Come with me, let's go somewhere."Dean led Eddie to the motorcycle parking area, and they quickly set off. Eddie wondered about their destination, especially when Dean ste
Eddie stood by the window of his small apartment, staring out at the bustling city below. His mind was racing, thoughts swirling like a tempest in his head. Jennifer's call had shaken him to the core with the news about Frank's audacious plan to acquire their father's company. It was late evening, but Eddie knew he had to sort out his thoughts and confront this issue head-on.With a determined sigh, he pulled out his phone and dialed Jennifer's number. The phone rang several times before Jennifer finally picked up."Hello?" Her voice sounded strained, carrying the weight of the news she had just shared with Eddie."It's me, Jen," Eddie said, his voice calm but firm. "You mentioned Frank's proposal to buy Dad's company. Tell me everything."There was a brief silence on the other end of the line before Jennifer began explaining the details. Frank, their father's former business partner, had approached Jennifer with a substantial offer to purchase their family's company. The offer was tem