The nightlife at Opal Lounge was dazzling and vibrant. The men and women on the dance floor were enjoying the lights, the music, and the wine. Sidney leaned against the glass, her eyes following the sea of people moving in sync below. The electronic beats, thumping through the speakers, seemed to pulse through the air, a rhythm she couldn't ignore. Though she wasn't exactly the dancing type, she found herself swaying slightly, tapping her feet along to the music. Jayson lounged on the sofa, legs crossed, a faint smirk on his lips as he watched her, clearly amused by her involuntary response to the music.
"Do you want to dance?"
Sidney didn't answer, but swayed her body to the music. She had heard this song on TV before.
"Want to go down and dance?"
Sidney thought about what had just happened downstairs and waved her hand to refuse. She was content to stay up here and watch—her view was so much better.
"I'll have someone come up to dance with you," he said, and then went out to give instructions. A few girls quickly entered, and with a touch from the server, the large glass windows of the VIP room began to rise, revealing a spacious open area on the high platform. The entire dance floor noticed the change, and everyone stared, wide-eyed. Some even whistled excitedly, eager to see who was up in the elevated area. The girls who entered were unfazed, immediately beginning to dance with enthusiasm. Jayson nudged Sidney, encouraging her to join them.
Sidney looked awkward and shy, but one of the girls took her hand and pulled her into the dance. Sidney reluctantly relaxed a bit, gently swaying her hips to the rhythm.
Without the glass between them, the spotlight of the whole place seemed to fall on them. Jayson found it reassuring—this kind of attention felt safe, but it also allowed Sidney to enjoy herself. He liked the balance, where she could be in the center of the action without feeling exposed. He leaned against the wall, standing in a corner, watching Sidney as her body gradually unfolded, her face flushed a bright red, a slight smile curling on his lips.
A girl stepped onto the dance floor, coming up next to Jayson. She placed her hands on his shoulders and began dancing a sensual, seductive dance in front of him. Jayson stayed unfazed, his attention still on Sidney, not even sparing a glance for the girl. Unbothered, the girl leaned in closer, pressing herself against him as she moved with the music.
Without any effort, Jayson pushed her away with his arm and took two steps forward. The girl didn't give up. From the shadows behind him, she called out to him in a seductive, alluring voice. He didn't even turn his head, simply replying coldly, "Don't try to use those tricks on me. I'm not interested."
"Boss, I really like you. I don't care about labels or whether anyone knows. I just want to be by your side."
Jayson swung the door open and called out, "Get Kayley!"
When Maci heard Kayley's name, her face changed drastically. Everyone knew that Kayley had secretly loved the boss for years, and she had never won his heart. No one else here stood a chance.
"Boss, I was wrong! Please don't tell Kayley! I won't do it again!"
Jayson didn't respond, and it wasn't long before Kayley showed up. He pointed to the girl hiding in the shadows and said, "She needs a lesson. The girls I bring in are here to work, not to get too familiar with the boss."
Kayley widened her almond-shaped eyes, glancing at Jayson, then at Sisi, and even noticed Sidney dancing not far away. First, she grabbed Sisi by the collar and took her outside for a scolding. About fifteen minutes later, she came back to report to Jayson.
"I'm sorry. This won't happen again."
"I hope so. Lately, some of the girls here have been a little too careless with their personal lives. Keep an eye on them—this kind of thing could hurt Opal Lounge's reputation."
"Yes."
"Also, I heard some girls here have gone to extreme lengths to steal clients' business secrets for money. Look into it and find out who's involved."
"Yes."
"Especially one named Leana. Keep an eye on her without being obvious, and I want her information."
"Yes."
Kayley stood there, staring at him, lost in thought.
"It's fine, you can go now."
She had no reason to stick around, so she walked away.
Sidney, exhausted from dancing, sat down to drink. Jayson announced that all the water and alcohol in the room today were on him, and he even gave generous tips to the girls. They cheered happily.
Sidney felt too tired to keep dancing, wiping the sweat from her face and saying to him, "Let's go home?"
Jayson smiled, thinking to himself that she wasn't the type for this kind of place. After just dancing for twenty minutes, she was already out of breath. He nodded and took her hand, leading her out of the crowd.
The two of them reached the exclusive parking spot in the basement. After Sidney got into the car, the vehicle slowly began to move. Suddenly, Sidney shouted, and Jayson slammed on the brakes, bringing the car to an abrupt stop.
"What's wrong?"
"Look quickly! There are people over there!" Sidney pressed her face against the glass, and from the car, she saw two men lying in a corner of the parking lot.
She recognized the clothes they were wearing! They were the two men she had met earlier at the bar with Alondra!
Sidney wanted to open the car door and go down, but Jayson leaned over and stopped her.
"It's okay, don't go over there."
Sidney saw blood on the ground where they were lying.
"They're bleeding!"
"I told you, it's fine, they're still moving! I'll have someone deal with it soon."
"What if they die?"
"They won't die, trust me."
"How can you be so sure?"
"From what I can see, it's just a small injury, they won't die."
Sidney wondered if Jayson's eyesight was really that good? He could tell what kind of injury it was just from a distance?
Jayson pressed the gas and accelerated out of the parking lot. During the drive, while Sidney was still in a daze, he took out his phone and sent a text message.
"Didn't I tell you to clean it up? Throw them outside."
