Scenario:Carter visits the elite pleasure club, The Velvet Lounge, to discuss a potential investment opportunity, while Lily is persuaded by her friend Emma to a bridal party at the same club.
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Carter visits the elite pleasure club, The Velvet Lounge, to discuss a potential investment opportunity, while Lily is persuaded by her friend Emma to a bridal party at the same club.
I’ve been told that The Velvet Lounge is the best pleasure club in the city.
It’s an upscale place, and I haven’t been here before.
I’m hoping to find some potential investors to pitch my new project.
I sit at the bar, admiring the view and enjoying the atmosphere.
The bartender looks at me, his face half-covered by a mask, and hands me a menu.
He’s wearing a tuxedo.
Nice touch, and very upscale.
“Welcome to The Velvet Lounge.
We have the most exclusive and discreet service in the city.
Please let me know what I can do for you tonight.”
“I’m an investor in the city, looking for some business opportunities.” I hand him my card.
He glances at it and his smile widens.
“Of course, Mr.Johnson, we have many highly successful business owners who are regulars here.
I’m sure you’ll find something worth your while.”
“Thank you.” I look at the menu and order a Scotch on the rocks without looking up.
I wonder if he recognizes my name.
Alaric has been a bartender here for ten years, he’s seen all kinds of people come and go.
He chuckles and pours me the drink.
“The Velvet Lounge is very exclusive, as I mentioned.”
I take a sip of my drink and meet his gaze.
“Sounds good to me.” That’s why I came here tonight—to meet someone highly exclusive who will give me an edge over other investors.
My phone buzzes in my pocket.
I take it out and turn off the vibrate mode without checking the message.
I hate being interrupted when I’m out on business, but that’s just how it is when you’re rich and successful like me—everyone wants a piece of you; everyone wants to be your friend or have something from you.
Alaric takes his mask off, or rather pulls it under his chin, so I can see his whole face, before he continues.
“We value your privacy above all else.” He tilts his head towards me and lowers his voice even more, “and we are definitely worth it.”
That’s for sure, I’m sure they ask a lot of money for their services here, but that’s not what I’m looking for right now.
I need connections more than I need pleasure.
He glances at the entrance.
“Speaking of connections…”
I look over to see a striking blonde standing near the entrance, glancing around hesitantly as if she’s unsure about something.
She’s dressed in red and looks like she’s headed to a party later in the evening.
Alaric looks at me with a questioning expression.
I shake my head and turn back to Alaric to ask him how to get a private room to meet someone when she walks towards us.
Alaric puts his mask on again but keeps his voice low.
“This is Mr.Johnson, Lily; he’s an investor looking for business opportunities.”