Maxine's Pov

I couldn't concentrate on school all day, as my mind kept revolving around Rex and what he had told me.

I was so bitter and scared. Just when I was at the brink of getting what I've dreamt of, he shows up with some blackmail. Why does this have to be now?

After a long, boring day, school finally came to an end, and it was such a relief to me because I couldn't wait to go to Pablo's bar and tell him about it.

"Hey, you!" Ruby called just when I was about to walk out of the class.

I turned to see her coming towards me.

"Hold my bag", she stretched out her bag to