Chapter 34 Alone at the Bar

Samson gave a nod. “Go ahead.”

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“Yes!” Jill cheered and practically bounced with excitement. She grabbed Sloane’s hand and rushed off toward Eastgate Lounge, chattering non–stop along the way. “Sloane, Eastgate Lounge has a ton of fun stuff. Tonight we’re going all out!”

Behind them, Samson reminded, “Don’t stay out too late.”

“Got it!” Jill replied, already dragging Sloane into her car and speeding off.

Eastgate Lounge was the most exclusive club in Stonebridge–strictly members- only. Naturally, the bar for entry was high: a net worth of at least 7 million dollars, plus proven success in one’s field.

The club was divided into three main halls: the general lounge, the luxury hall, and the elite–level VIP suite.

Even Jill, despite her connections, had only visited the VIP suite a few times— always with Samson.

Inside, floor–to–ceiling panoramic windows wrapped around the entire lounge. Standing at the edge, the three of them looked out across the glittering Stonebridge skyline, the city’s brilliance spread beneath them in every direction.

“Come on, let’s hit the bar!” Jill said excitedly, tugging Sloane along. Every time she’d come before, Samson had forbidden her from going into the bar. She’d been dying to check it out.

Cameron frowned. “But Mr. Samson said not to.”

“Oh please, he’s not here. And he’s not gonna find out unless someone tells him. Quit nagging” Jill was in full party mode now–there was no stopping her.

Cameron had no choice but to follow, looking uneasy.

Inside the bar, Jill let loose. She danced wildly to the beat of the music, totally in her element. Her energy was contagious–cheers and whistles rose from the crowd around her.

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at the bar, slowly swirling her drink. She glanced at the dance floor and the crowd, but wasn’t really feeling it. What caught her interest instead was the bartender’s graceful, precise movements–how the different spirits clinked and

right away and prepared drinks accordingly- sweet and low–alcohol, perfect

from the dance floor, drenched

sip of her drink when a staff member leaned down

Sloane and shouted over the music, “Something came up. I’ll be right

nod, and Jill

after, Cameron returned from the restroom and immediately noticed Jill was missing. He turned to

phone buzzed in Sloane’s lap–Jill had left it behind before heading

dance.

Cameron’s unease grew.

away and stood up. “Let’s split up.

in one direction,

who pointed her in the direction Jill had She followed the trail, stopping

gone.

lively heart of the club. There was a faint sound coming from a balcony up ahead.

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glanced at the dance floor and the crowd, but wasn’t really feeling it. What caught her interest instead was the bartender’s graceful, precise movements–how the different spirits clinked and blended

away and prepared drinks accordingly- sweet and low–alcohol,

wiped.” Jill returned from the dance floor,

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