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“Invest,” he coaxed

“I have invested plenty in this country,” I snapped

Ashford’s eyes rolled toward the ceiling “Fine Then I’ll invest”

I picked up my bourbon Malcom Caron continued with his description of the next tally I listened indifferently I didn’t care where she was from or what her favorite movie was Ashford could have her He could have all of theala was a co so him tomorrow This was a waste of a million-dollar membership

I slapped Ash on the shoulder “Have a good night Hope your tender goes well”

“You’re not staying?” he whispered

“What’s the point?”

I could fuck any beautiful girl I wanted I didn’t need a daive me a hard-on Fuck this

I pushed to stand when seven-seven-seven walked on stage

My eyes followed the spotlight by co Of takingthe last of the bottle of bourbon froht

But then she walked on stage

Fuck

No one had looked so out of place up there before

Wide frightened eyes Pink lips that quivered slightly She pressed her palirls did No woe like she’d rather jump off and run to the closest exit

The women who came here wanted to be here They wanted this roo it stood for Titles Money Power Opportunists ers was more accurate