Jackpot or Funeral?

Human Realm,

Fredo, Capital of Rudertine.

Vermillion's Peak.

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Kate tapped her feet over and over in growing impatience. Had that idiotic Bermount decided to play her for a fool and now show up? It was already twenty-five minutes past eight!

'Or did Drake convince him not to come?'. She felt a cold sweat trail down her face. Vermillion's Peak was situated at the far edge of the Island of Fredo and the single cocktail she'd ordered was crazily expensive! Even for her!

But sitting alone and without food or a drink would make her look pathetic. Was that the reason he refused to share his phone number? So he could easily ditch her without a trace.

She gritted her teeth in anger till someone moved to sit across her.

She raised her face to look towards the red-haired man she'd been expecting and a relieved smile formed on her lips. "Mr. Igris?". Her voice was slightly excited.