Humphrey was well aware that Rhea was the cause of Darin’s daily gloom. His suggestion of hiring a stripper was an attempt to lift his friend’s spirits.

“No, let’s just continue drinking. Darin lifted his glass, and the two clinked their drinks together.

His mind went back to a moment when Rhea had taunted him at a temple, and he felt his mood sink further.

Darin glanced at Nancy, considering whether to engage her in conversation. But Humphrey gestured for him to let her be.

“I need some fresh air,” announced Nancy, standing up to leave the private room.

Out in the hall, amidst the crowd, she spotted a familiar face, Rhea.

Beside her stood a man who, Nancy could tell, wasn’t wealthy.

a

inquired softly, “Would you

her earlier rounds,

from her purse, she placed it

is smooth, and let’s not forget that body. Starting today,

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tie, drawing him closer

the card and responded, “I’ll be there

furrowed her brow, contemplating the situation. Could this man be Rhea’s gigolo? He

noticing Nancy’s proximity, pointed

you spying

Nancy picked up her glass of wine and approached

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