Chapter 17
Chapter 17
In the private room was a group of over ten people. The men and women were all dressed up in expensive suits and dresses.
Something caught Meredith‘s eyes as soon as she entered the room. One of the men had one of his hands grabbing onto a lady‘s chin and with another hand, he was stroking her face. Chuckling, he teased, “My dear, why are you crying when a handsome lad like me wants to have some fun with you?”
Meredith took another look at the lady kneeling on the floor to find out that it was Zya.
At the sight of Meredith, Zya started sobbing and asked for help, “Merelyn, help me.” At the mention of Merelyn‘s name, a gorgeous–looking woman in a red dress was slightly startled. She then glanced toward someone who was sitting at the most corner of the room.
There sat a good–looking man who was enjoying a glass of wine. And the man was Josiah Shelby. The woman thought to herself that things would get interesting soon. After working for quite some time in the club, Meredith had learned a thing or two when it came to dealing with these men. Meredith would not have interfered if it was not for Zya. Zya was her roommate and she was also her only friend here in the club.
into a grin, Meredith asked the sleazy–looking man, “What‘s wrong? Why is our handsome guest
all over me so I told her I would
toe and continued, “Well, what
covered with a butterfly–shaped mask to cover the scar on her face and she was dressed in her performing outfit. Hence, her outfit had somehow accentuated her elegance. Meredith unconsciously took a few steps backward. Trying to hide her disgust for the man, she replied politely, “Sir, you might not be fully aware of the rules here but Zya is just
from.”
that you‘re not bad yourself, why don‘t...you replace her instead?” The sleazy–looking man said as he reached out his hand
avoided his hands and said, “Sir, I’m worried that
avoided, the more the sleazy–looking man got excited as he added, ” But I like ugly girls.” “I
Miss Leighton,” A woman who was enjoying the ‘show’ said in a mocking manner. “What did you say? She‘s Miss Leighton? Which Leighton?” “It can‘t possibly be Meredith Leighton right?” Everyone in the room was both shocked and surprised at the mention of the name and started studying Meredith carefully. Especially Josiah who was sitting in a corner, not paying attention to what was going on earlier in the room. His hand that was holding
with
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