Chapter 47 An Agitated

Customer

“Miss S, raise a toast to Mr. Flynn!”

“Raise a toast!”

The crowd at Galant erupted in cheers, their voices bouncing off the walls like a rolling tide. Yet, in the midst

of the excitement, a realization dawned upon them–neither Eric nor Hadley was present.

“Where is Mr. Flynn?”

“Has anyone seen him? I don’t see him anywhere.”

Soon, murmurings turned into certainty–Eric had not made an appearance at all.

“Come on now,” someone teased, amusement laced in their voice.

“Mr. Lewis, how does Mr. Flynn claim the title of top patron if he has not even set foot in the place tonight?”

“Are you pulling the wool over our eyes?”

“Or is it that you have locked Miss S away, unwilling to let her grace us with her presence?”

“No, no!”

Lennon frantically waved his hands, motioning for the growing unrest to settle. “Here is the situation. Mr. Flynn

may not be here in person, but he did leave behind a message.”

A message. That was all Lennon could offer.

After all, if he revealed the prearranged scheme–where Eric would automatically outbid anyone by half a

million dollars—it would be akin to stirring a hornet’s nest.

The Flynn family commanded power, but the gathered guests were not the type to be trifled with either.

“A message, you say?”

That explanation carried as much weight as a feather in a storm,

“So, Mr. Flynn can place bets from thin air now?”

“Hold on a second for now! I recall Galant’s rules clearly. If you are not present, your bid does not count!”

That statement struck a chord, heads nodding in agreement like synchronized pendulums.

“That is right! Rules are rules!”

The agitation swelled like a rising tide, particularly in Cody Blake, the second–highest bidder of the night

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Cody, heir to the Blake Group, had always been a steadfast admirer of S, never hesitating to spend extravagantly on her performances.

Cody was predicted by everyone to be tonight’s biggest winner. It had appeared to be a given.

It was unexpected that Lennon would declare Eric the winner.

Cody had swallowed his displeasure at first, but now, the tide had shifted in his favor.

out, stepping forward with deliberate intensity, his finger jabbing in Lennon’s direction.

you not bound to follow the rules?”

is…” Lennon hesitated, sweat forming at his

could silence the crowd. The web of deception he had

eyes.

was he supposed to

casually against his car, a day’s work behind him. As

Villas, his eyes drifted toward the scenery

crossed his mind.

“Sebastian.”

“Yes, Mr. Flynn?”

Stop the car and I will drive myself. You can take a cab and go home.”

blinked in confusion. “Mr. Flynn, where exactly are

“No need.”

his head, declining the offer. Without another word,

departure as silent

watching the car veer left at the next intersection. A

was in the opposite direction.

was headed

had stayed away for some time, partly because of Hadley, but

inside him–urged him back.

was unraveling

there! That’s the staff

of my way!”

was already a firestorm, fueled by disappointment and wounded pride. He hadn’t gotten the result he expected, and in his world, that meant both his money and his dignity had gone up in smoke. There

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he was

singled

trailing behind him like moths drawn to the scent of

them if my request is unreasonable!”

“Unreasonable? Hardly!”

course, it’s

were here for the drama, nothing more.

swear I’m telling

name around

burn of

he sent

you use

“Ouch!”

managing to stay on his feet before

Shakin

after Cody, who had already bulldozed his way into

dancers were in the middle of wiping off their makeup and

moment Cody stormed a chorus of startled shrieks filled the

mind, cutting straight to the chase. “Where is S? Tell her to come out and share a drink

with me!”

“Her?”

“S?”

silence fell over the room as every

makeup and was without her mask. However, she reacted swiftly, slipping it back

make her stand out even more. Cody’s eyes gleamed with recognition.

laugh burst from his throat.

zeroed in on

this is where you have been hiding!”

keeping her voice as composed as a still lake. “Good evening.

moment, Cody faltered. He could not see her face, but something about her

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