Chapter 27

Chapter 26 “Down this bottle, and It’s on me,” drawled Gage ter, N’s second uncle, the infamous

sexual predator of Jindale City, the epitome of a sleazebag. Hideous, disliked, yet a notorious yer.

Elysia didn’t know him from Adam, and she blinked in confusion at his proposition. “Me? Drink It?”

“Yep, you. Not a drop left, you hear?” “But… isn’t that a bit appropriate? It’s your tab, and this bottle

isn’t cheap.* “When I say it’s fine, it’s fine. This bottle’s a grand, you drink it, it’s on my dime.” As Gage

spoke, his lecherous gaze roamed over Elysia, unashamedly ogling her. Elysia realized she’d run into a

real lowlife. She fought the urge to punch him and forced out an apologetic grin, instead “Sorry, but I

had some cold medicine beforeing here. Can’t mix it with alcohol.” The man’s mood soured at her

excuse. “Then take the bottle with you. We don’t want it.” Elysia was stunned. “The bar has rules. Once

a bottle’s opened, it can’t be returned.” “Heh, did I ask you to open it? You decided to open it on your

own. If it can’t be returned, you’re footing the bill.” Elysia held back her anger and said, “You asked me

to open it; that’s why I dared to. There should be security cameras in this room to check.” At that, the

rm erupted intoughter, “You can tell she doesn’t get out much. Security cameras at a bar? What if

someone wants a little privacy for some fun? Ha!” Elysia’s lips quivered, speechless, her fists clenched

tightly as she silently seethed. She had never been to a ce like this before! Someone chimed in,

“Honey, Mr. ter taking a shine to you is your lucky day. Drink up, and don’t be ungrateful. Do you

even know who Mr. ter is? He could scare you stiff! But hey, if you keep him happy, you could be set

for life.” Elysia realized this greasy old man was someone of status. They were about to cheat her, and

if she fought back, she knew she’d be at a disadvantage. The average Joe always loses against big

money. The bottle cost a hundred grand, which was a year’s sry for many, yet only a mere evening’s

pleasure for the wealthy. What could she possibly do against them? had to cover that cost, she might

as well be dead. She didn’t have that kind of money. After a few seconds of silence, Elysia managed

another apologetic smile, “My mistake, Mr. ter. It’s really loud here, so how about we go somewhere

quieter to chat?” Gage’s interest was piqued at her suggestion, a lecherous chuckle escaping him as

he rose to his feet. “Sure, let’s find a nice quiet spot for a… deep conversation.” The room hooted,

“Yeah, go deep, real deep! Ha!” Elysia felt sick to her stomach but kept herposure as she walked

out. Tarquin stepped out of the elevator just in time to see Elysia slip through the service door. He stood

there, his expression inscrutable. Momentster, Gage exited the room, hurriedly following behind her,

muttering, “Baby, I’ming, hehe.” Behind the safety door of the bar was a ce where stories

unfolded. Dimly lit and sparsely popted, it was the go–to spot for the desperately thirsty to quench

their desires. I like your style, babe. You had me at hello. I’ll treat you right, don’t worry. Make me

happy, and you’ll be rewarded. Just look at those lips… get on your knees and put them to use…” The

words were loaded with innuendo. Lowell, ufortable, said, “It’s Ms. Thorne and Gage…” A scream

suddenly pierced the air. owell’s face turned pale. “Tarquin, Ms. Thorne might be in trouble.” arquin

frowned, reluctant to get involved, but thinking of Elijah, he quickened his pace owards themotion.

nd then he witnessed a scene beyond belief…