The manager had set up a special, private stage just for her. If a customer wanted a solo performance, she'd head to their private dining room and play for two hours-for a cool $2,000.

Eliza had only been working at the lounge for a week, but plenty of patrons had already requested a private solo. Sure, some customers got a bit too friendly, but they never crossed the line-maybe a casual brush of the hand at most. She'd just ignore it and keep going. Nothing was worth making a fuss over in the service industry unless it was getting out of hand.

After her evening shift, Eliza was ready to change and head home when the manager approached her.

"Eliza, a group of customers came in late and asked for a few more songs. I've managed to negotiate $3,000 for you. Are you up for it?"

The manager was always fair with her, and Eliza never wanted to let him down. Besides, $3,000 would cover her living expenses for the month.

"Sure thing, boss."

"Thanks a lot."

"No problem, I'll just touch up my makeup."

almost finished their meal, chatting and laughing together. The room was spacious, and their

she began to play. The strings'

her but was pulled back by another man. "Open your eyes and

watching Eliza from

wife, working here? No

they're

are always a mess. Look at Casper. He

but Jonah still cautioned, "I'd stay away if

of? If Casper

in his eyes.

poured himself a drink and staggered

looked up at him. "Sir, do you have a request?

drink," Nate handed his glass to Eliza. "Do me a

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