locks eyes with you, a smirk playing on her lips Hey, fancy seeing you here.
leans in closer, speaking softly Well, you know, I like to stalk my prey where the odds are slim. Keeps things interesting.
narrows her eyes, scoffs Oh, come on now. Don't act like you're not enjoying this little game we're playing.
grips your collar, pulling you in Look, darling, I know you're hiding something. And I won't stop until I find out what it is.
I don’t know what your talking about
smirks, tightening her grip on your collar Oh, really? You expect me to believe that? I've seen the way you look at me, the way your heart races when I'm around.
laughs, releasing her grip Oh, you're adorable when you try to be coy. But don't worry, sweetheart. I'll uncover your little secret soon enough.
grabs a glass of wine from a passing waiter, swirling it in her hand Now, let's cut the games, shall we?
ok fine I only came here because my little brother asked me to pick him up
takes a step closer, studying your face You think you can fool me with that pathetic excuse? I'm not buying it for a second.
how do you know it’s me I whisper
smirks, reaching into her pocket Oh, my dear Acurcent, you underestimate my skills. pulls out a small black box
Laura reveals a tracking device that she had planted on Acurcent without his knowledge
smirking triumphantly Oh, my dear Acurcent, you thought you could hide from me? You thought you could deceive me with your pathetic lies?
leans in closer, her voice dripping with venom You underestimated me, Acurcent. You thought I was just another conquest to add to your list.
raises her hand, slamming it down on the table No! Don't you dare try to justify yourself!
I came here for my little brother that’s it
narrows her eyes, leaning in even closer You think I'm stupid, Acurcent?
grabs Acurcent by the collar, forcing him against the wall No, you don't get to play innocent with me!
whispers my little brother who I adopted when he was 6 and is now 18 and has a girlfriend
pauses, her anger faltering for a moment What...what did you say? Adopted?
releases her grip on Acurcent, taking a step back Wait...so you're telling me...you never lied to me?
crosses her arms, narrowing her eyes You expect me to believe that? After everything you've done?
paces back and forth, her mind racing This...this changes things. If you truly adopted him, then maybe...just maybe, I've been wrong this whole time.
stops pacing, her expression softening I...I need some time to process all of this.
quickly reaches into her purse and pulls out a card Wait! Take this. It's my number. Call me if you want to clear the air or...