Then, with a nonchalant stretch, he gulped down the last of his coffee, slammed the mug on the table, and declared, “Well, Ms. Webster, you’d better keep that backdoor open for me. If things go south, I’m coming back to crash with you.”

“Uncle!” Off to the side, Ike, who was sipping on his hot chocolate, gave him a reproachful look, pouting, “Don’t you have work today?”

Gregory’s face softened momentarily before shooting Ike a sharp glance, “Little brat, tired of me already?”

Ike huffed, “When you’re here, Jane’s all yours!”

And with that, Gregory was effectively chased out.

After seeing Gregory into the elevator, the little tyke clambered up to me, planting a wet kiss on my cheek, “Jane, who do you love more, me or Uncle?”

I couldn’t help but laugh, “I love you, of course.”

But I love your uncle more. I thought.

The night was serene, and the top-tier RiverCity Club basked in its tranquility amidst a bustling neighborhood. Membership was exclusive, and a card could set you back a sum in the six figures.

price tag was just for entry rights; everything else was on the tab. And forget about transferring or

policy alone drew a stark line between the classes, leaving the average Joe

the club’s

“I do.”

yet there was a chill in her demeanor, “To stay by Mr.

words, to become Mr.

chuckled, “Good. You’ve got tonight. Pull it off, and I’ll cover your mom’s medical bills. Or, if Mr. Ferguson takes a liking, you’ll want for nothing. But fail, and well, you know the stakes.” The woman’s hands trembled slightly by her

mom was all she had, battling heart disease

mom’s condition

tears, but money didn’t grow on trees

man rumored to shake RiverCity with a mere stomp of

of such caliber, surrounded by beauties. Her

seemed confident, urging her to

entered the dimly lit

this one was subdued. Without seeing faces, she could tell which one was Bryant Mr.

so commanding and sharp, made it clear he was no ordinary rich

acknowledging her, “Just leave

“Okay.”

she spoke, Steven paused,

so did Bryant, silent until

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