Chapter 247:
Julie's POV
The air between us was thick with tension, and I knew Carlos was gearing up for an interrogation. "I just wanted to go out for a while," I said, trying to soften the blow.
"Is that so?" he replied with a mocking sneer, looking away.
"It was a disguise so no one would recognize me," I added, pointing to my clothes.
He stopped in his tracks and turned to me with suppressed rage. "You know you were just kidnapped, yet you go out again?"
"That's exactly why I dressed like this!" I defended myself.
He slammed his hands together. "And that's exactly why you got into trouble again!" he shouted.
"Stop it," I sighed in frustration. "You're making me regret asking for your help."
His gaze shifted to Max, who was standing silently behind me. "Who are you?" he asked sharply.
"He's a guard at the club," I answered quickly before Max could speak.
Carlos narrowed his eyes suspiciously. "And what are you doing with him?"
