Madam Hua didn't immediately step back after the deal was struck.
Instead, the towering syndicate boss closed the remaining distance between them. Moving with the fluid, predatory grace of a woman completely accustomed to absolute power, she bypassed the grease-stained table and stopped just inches from Heena.
With a slow, terrifyingly sweet smile that crinkled the heavy white powder at the corners of her eyes, Madam Hua reached out and firmly patted Heena right on the shoulder.
Smack.
Behind the black gauze veil, Ren's entire body violently jolted. His heart slammed against his ribs, his breath catching in his throat as pure panic flooded his veins.
