CHAPTER 66: STIR UP TROUBLE

Andreas Ferrari looked at Victoria with a sly grin. "I pretended to be your boyfriend because I didn't want other guys bothering you." Victoria's lips curled into a dismissive sneer. "Thanks, but I'm perfectly capable of handling myself. Now, didn't you say we're short on time? Let's move on—find something to steal to get out of here." Andreas shook his head. "It's not time yet. The Creek is still upstairs, so I can't make a move." Victoria's eyes darted around the room as she assessed her surroundings. "Let's stir up some trouble to get them downstairs faster." Andreas raised an eyebrow. "What sort of trouble are you thinking of?" Victoria's gaze locked onto her target in the crowd. "My old friend Laura is here. I'm going to go say hello." Andreas's skepticism was evident in his furrowed brow. "Old friend? Are you planning to catch up with her or just looking to pull a fast one?" "Old friend," Victoria affirmed, smoothing her dress and adjusting her jewelry with practiced grace