Nicole's POV
"She's closing early? Gio, you have some explaining to do to Mom. What if I report this now? She might not make it to her destination alive," I hinted, expecting him to cut Molly's privileges but how wrong I was.
As soon as those words left my mouth, I tried to reach for my phone, but Gio snatched it from me and shot a glare at Jace.
The bodyguard understood his silent command and discreetly left us. Gio's intense gaze made me uneasy, and I felt a surge of fear that he might harm me.
I made a move towards the door, but he grabbed me, pushing me forcefully to the ground.
I winced in pain and frustration, but Gio's words cut through me. "You seem to forget who I am. I respect my mother because of her position, but that doesn't mean she can control me. I hold for
