Chapter 1826

"Sir, aren't you going to check on her?" Rick asked, knowing full well that Gordon was the most concerned about Sophie's safety. Clubs like Nightshade weren't exactly known for their safety.

Gordon, however, remained unruffled. "The meeting continues," he said calmly.

Rick was taken aback. Continue? Really? But he didn't dare question it, and neither did the other executives, who quickly resumed their meeting, some even picking up the pace as if sensing a shift in the room's energy.

Meanwhile, over at Nightshade, Jenna was well on her way to being drunk. She glanced at her phone-an entire hour had passed since they arrived.

Why hasn't Gordon's crew shown up yet? It didn't add up. There's no way Gordon, who cherished Sophie like a treasure, would let her run amok like this. Something's fishy!

Just as Jenna was piecing things together, a bodyguard from the Dennis family barged in, scanning the crowd for her.

"Ms. Jenna! Ms. Jenna!" he called, pushing his way through until he finally reached her.

here after

company. An urgent meeting is

Jenna said, her expression darkening.

back once I've sorted this out," Jenna assured her. Then she yelled over to Harold, who was surrounded

many

as sweet as juice. Before she knew it, she'd had another. Turns out, alcohol

had suddenly received some bad news that sent them packing with sullen looks. Even the women

helping a drunken Harold out of

she instinctively wanted

collided with

face-to-face with Gordon. He was still in his business suit, like he'd just wrapped

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