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“I think one of our guys might be stealing from us. I’m not sure who, though. I’ve just noticed, going through our payments, that we’re missing a little bit of money from the Velvet Lounge. Go talk to the manager and see if he’s noticed any of my guys skimming from the top.”
“Will do, boss.”
Before I can walk out of the room, Marco says my name. “And Leo, if you try anything with my sister-in-law, you’ll be in trouble.”
Goosebumps prickle at the back of my neck. “I’m not trying anything, Marco.”
He watches me intently for a moment before nodding. “Good. Emilia just told me some things, but if you’re leaving Francesca alone, then we have nothing to worry about.”
“I’ll head over to the Velvet Lounge now.” I hurry out of his office before he can say anything else. I don’t need to be castrated before I get the chance to fulfill my challenge.
The Velvet Lounge is one of Marco’s more upscale nightclubs, and it’s swarming with people ready to blow money on overpriced drinks. I walk through the throngs of people to the back of the club to find the manager, Jerry. A stout man with a full head of thick black hair, Jerry looks more like a mobster than Marco or I do.
“Hello, Jerry,” I say in my warmest voice as his gaze jerks up from where he was looking at his lap.
“Oh, Leo. Uh.” The sound of someone banging against the desk makes me chuckle. I can just make out the legs of a woman from behind the desk.
“Getting a blowjob, Jerry?”
He pushes the woman away from him, and she stands up, looking disheveled and wiping at her mouth as she hurries out of the room. I give the woman, who’s young, blonde, and pretty, a wink as she walks past. She smiles demurely before leaving.
“So, Jerry.” I smack my hands on his desk, making him jump. “Notice anything … fishy lately?”
“Fishy?”
“Like someone stealing from the club.”
“What?”
I lean in close to him while he tries and fails to straighten his tie. “You’re the manager here. All the money goes through you before it gets to Marco. So, if you’ve noticed anyone skimming from the top, it’s best if you tell me now.”
“I swear, Leo. I haven’t seen anyone. I swear!”
“Hmm.” I stare Jerry down until he starts to sweat, but he doesn’t tell me anything more. I sniff. “Fine. If you say so. But keep an eye out, will you? Anything at all, you tell me.”
“I promise. I promise.”
“Good.” I pat Jerry on the cheek, which only serves to make him look like he’s about ready to piss himself. “Have a great evening, Jerry.”
Instead of heading back home, I decide to spend some time at the club, getting a drink and dancing with the first cute girl I see. It doesn’t take me long to find a woman who’s practically eye-fucking me. I ask her to dance.
But after grinding it out with her, I get bored. Francesca is my main challenge right now. I don’t have time for another. So, I bid the woman farewell and head out.
But as I leave, I bump into Henry at the door.
“Leo!” He gives me a bro-hug. “I thought you were on your way to seducing Francesca.” Behind him is the woman from the bar earlier. I guess they’re continuing their party.
“I was, but those things take time.”
“Remember, not too much time. You have less than two months to go.”
“Which means I still have more than plenty of time to fuck her.” I nod at the woman with him. “You have tonight yourself.”
“I most certainly will.” Henry throws his arm around the lady as they walk into the club, laughing as they go.
* * *
I trya different tactic with Francesca the next day. Flowers again, but this time, lilies. And chocolate. Seriously, who dislikes chocolate?
