Chapter 4 – The Party Ends

Chapter 4 – The Party Ends
Alejandro walked back into the ballroom.
The music stopped when guests noticed him.
Jimena smiled brightly.
"There you are!"
She walked toward him, still wearing the diamond necklace.
"I was beginning to think your flight—"
"Leave."
The room fell silent.
She blinked.
"What?"
Alejandro looked around the room.
"Everyone who isn't employed here has five minutes to leave my house."
No one argued.
One by one, the guests quietly gathered their coats.
Jimena forced a laugh.
"You're embarrassing me."
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He answered calmly.
"I'm only getting started."