CHAPTER 198: Gossip

"And what makes you think you're up for the task? Vincent's not someone to mess with, Vick." Vick's grin grew wider. "Oh, I'm shaking in my boots. But seriously, Linda, I may not be a mafia lord, but I've got skills of my own. And I'm not afraid to use them to protect you." Linda raised an eyebrow, impressed despite herself. "Skills, huh? Well, I hope you're as good as you think you are" "Whatever" he replied playfully "Come on, I have to head home, I'm starving and it's getting really late," Linda said, glancing at her watch. Vick chuckled. "Oh my God, you're reading my mind! Are you a witch or something?" he teased, his eyes sparkling with humor. "I was just thinking the same thing, my stomach's growling and I need to get home before I turn into a hangry monster!" Linda laughed, her eyes shining with amusement. "Well, maybe we're just two minds thinking alike... or maybe we're both just really hungry!" She smiled, gathering her belongings. "Either way, I think it's time for