Chapter 1716


    Though puzzlement lined the faces of the eight employees, they all bent over in a synchronized gesture


    of respect as the couple approached.


    When Arabe and Horace reached the bottom of the grand staircase, a massive golden archway


    blocked their path.


    This club had a strict policy: only members were granted the ess to enter. Newbies without an old


    member to vouch for them had no chance of getting through these doors.


    Horace pulled out his premium card and swiped it before the door opened slowly, which dissolved the


    employees'' confusion.


    So, they were indeed members.


    It was their mistake for not recognizing them earlier. Luckily, the guests hadn''t noticed it.


    Stepping inside, they found themselves in a dimly lit lobby, with six elevators ready to whisk patrons


    upstairs. The ambiance was reminiscent of a lounge bar, yet it was eerily quiet for such a space.


    Under the influence of alcohol, some couples were scattered across the lobby, flirting and getting


    handsy with each other. Some men boldly touched their femalepanions, others were locked in


    passionate kisses, and a few were even starting to disrobe.


    Horace quickly shielded Arabe''s eyes without touching her, out of concern that the scene might soil


    her view of the world. His hands formed a barrier on either side of her.


    The second floor housed the bar, while the third to sixth floors were reserved for private booths.


    "Boss, let''s check out the second floor first."


    Horace pressed the button for the second floor.


    When they reached it, the elevator doors slid open, and a wall of rock music hit them. Horace couldn''t


    help but frown at the sheer volume.


    It was deafening!


    A band was giving their all on stage, and below them, the crowd was jumping and dancing, each


    person lost in their own world.


    Horace guided Arabe to a quieter corner with a table, concerned that she might be overwhelmed by


    the crowd. After a waiter approached, Horace ordered a couple of mojitos, and then signaled to his


    phone and texted Arabe.


    [Boss, it''s too noisy to talk here. I''m using WhatsApp. A buddy of mine hacked the club''s surveince


    system. If ''Viper'' shows up, he''ll let us know.]


    Arabe nodded and took a sip from the mojito the waiter had brought over.


    Despite her casual attire and bun hairstyle, Arabe''s beauty was undeniable, drawing the attention of


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    many.


    Soon, a man dancing his way toward Arabe was met with Horace''s fierce re, one that seemed


    ready to start a brawl. The man hurriedly backed off.


    A whileter, a scar-faced man nked by his cronies approached, undeterred by Horace and


    seemingly looking to provoke him.


    As the waiter served the fruits, Horace mmed his fist down, not just shattering the fruits but cracking


    the bowl itself.


    The scar-faced man and hisckeys swallowed hard, realizing they''d underestimated Horace''s


    strength.


    After finishing his mojito, Horace stood up with the empty ss in hand, and the unwanted guests


    quickly scattered.


    With the loud environment around them, Horace had to yell to Arabe, "Those losers! They should


    take a good look in the mirror!"


    Did they really think they stand a chance with his boss??


    Did they think they''re even in her league??


    Arabe smiled, relieved to see the once timid and shy Horace had truly grown up.


    Just then, one of Horace''s men reported, "Viper has arrived."


    Horace gave Arabe a knowing look.


    Both of them nced asionally towards the entrance, but one minute passed, then two.


    Viper was still nowhere to be seen.


    Horace messaged his man again, [Are you sure Viper came in?]