When ra pulled up to the estate, she couldn''t help but be blown away by its sheer extravagance. The whole ce screamed opulence, perched on a hill with gold ents shining in the sunlight. At the entrance, two massive stone statues stood guard, and the architecture was a throwback to ancient pces,plete with te roofs and red brick walls.


    Security was tight, checking for any prohibited items unless the owner gave the green light. ra had never been here before, but once they confirmed her identity, she was shown into the outer hall.


    That''s where she spotted him-the man she was looking for. He was having a rough night, losing his bets and staring intently at the jackpot like it was the only thing that mattered.


    The outer area was for the average gambler, but the stakes were much higher in the inner circles, though no one really knew what went down there.


    Amidst the chaos, ra watched as he burned through his chips, his eyes wild and desperate, like a caged animal.


    The atmosphere was electric-people shouting in victory, crying in defeat, with bursts ofughter echoing through the room. But no one stepped out of line, not with the ce swarming with ck-suited bodyguards, who were rumored to be the best in the business.


    For ra, this was a whole new world, a whirlwind of madness.


    The man was now out of control. He staggered to the bar, downing bottle after bottle until he waspletely sloshed. ra crouched beside him, gave his face a gentle pat, and used her card to book a cozy private room.


    Once she hauled him inside, it was just the two of them, away from prying eyes. Hey there snoring, and ra thought about asking the guards for some rope. To her surprise, they handed it over without a fuss, just a warning to keep things civil.


    She was starting to get a sense of how things worked here-money talked. Pointing at the man sprawled on the floor, she asked, "If I wanted to take him with me, what''s the price?"


    A bodyguard whipped out a tablet, expertly scrolling through the figures. "He owes us a cool one and a half million. But since you''re one of our elite VIPs, we''ll cover any services you need, no charge."


    Elite VIP? Had she been here before and just didn''t remember? She nced at the bodyguard, a smirk on her lips, "What kind of services? Are they above board?"


    He looked at her with a knowing glint, "We offer both the standard and... the not- so-standard."


    ra was genuinely curious about what kind of quirky services a ce like this could offer. Were they dressing up these muscle-bound guards in bunny suits? Pointing to the man behind her, she said, "Get him to my car, and let''s see what one of those not-so-standard services is all about."


    "Right this way," the guard replied.


    She followed him into a sleek, futuristic elevator. She didn''t even know how many floors they went up before it stopped. The guard held the door for her, "Whatever you wish, Ms. ra, we can make it happen. Please step out."


    As she stepped out, she nced back, noticing the guard didn''t follow. "Aren''t you the one giving the not-so-standard service?" she asked.


    His smile was all professionalism, "We''re not privileged to serve our elite VIPs directly."


    ra''s curiosity only grew-what kind of establishment was this?


    The guard pressed the elevator button again, still polite, "Once you wake up, the gentleman you wanted will be in your car."


    What was that supposed to mean?


    Before she could dwell on it, the corridor went pitch ck, the darkness swallowing her whole.


    In the absence of light, fear is a given. But ra stayed cool, reaching out instinctively until her fingers brushed against a solid form—a man.


    She quickly pulled back, but he was faster, his fingers curling around hers. She couldn''t see his face as she stumbled back a few paces.


    Then, with a sudden tug, she was drawn into his embrace. He was tall and solid, his chest firm against her.


    She had only hoped for a cheeky glimpse of a handsome guy in a bunny outfit, nothing more.


    As she opened her mouth to speak, a heated kiss took her by surprise, something cool and mysterious transferring from his lips to hers.


    It''s cool and puzzling. What was it?


    Sensing her question, he murmured softly, "This is the not-so-standard service Ms. ra requested."