Page 144 of King of Sin
Just good wine, good music, and the possibility of bringing a bottle home for Cassian.
The thought alone made her smile.
Her eyes drifted closed for a brief moment as she enjoyed the music, completely immersed in the peaceful mood surrounding her.
Because of that, she never noticed another group entering the bar.
The moment Vincent walked inside, however, a familiar voice reached his ears.
His footsteps slowed.
His brows furrowed slightly before his gaze swept across the crowded room.
Then he saw her.
Juliet.
She was sitting at the bar with a wine glass in her hand, smiling brightly to herself.
At almost the exact same moment, Vincent heard her voice.
"I want to take one home for my boyfriend."
The words reached him clearly.
His eyes immediately brightened.
The irritation he had been carrying all evening disappeared almost instantly.
A slow smile spread across his face.
Boyfriend.
She was talking about him.
Nearby, Nolan followed the direction of Vincent's gaze.
The moment he spotted Juliet sitting at the bar, a grin appeared on his face.
He bumped Vincent's shoulder with his own.
"Look at that."
Vincent didn't respond.
His eyes remained fixed on Juliet.
Nolan laughed.
"Your girlfriend is buying a drink for her boyfriend."
The smile on Vincent's face deepened.
For the first time that night, he looked completely satisfied.
"Looks like she's finally coming around."
Nolan folded his arms across his chest and shook his head.
