Slumdog Billionaire

9. The Secret Billion Dollar Organization

Chapter Nine

The mood in the club calmed down as the music started again, but people were still buzzing and whispering about the drama that had happened earlier.

The club owner, Uncle Jim, knew exactly why he had acted so protectively toward Declan. He had recently found out something shocking since he is into the business of hosting the super rich business moguls and top government officials of the country.

He rushed to the club when he chef the security camera and saw that Declan was there but when he came he found his nephew being disrespectful and embarrassing him.

Declan was supposed to take over a very secret and powerful organisation. This group had a big say in politics, the military, oil and gas, and many other businesses all over the 7 continents of the world.

Uncle Jim learned this through his wide network of connections. A reliable friend in the intelligence community had accidentally mentioned Declan's role, stressing how important and far-reaching his influence was.

The organisation Declan would lead was not just rich; it had the power to change the economies and governments of the world. This new information made sense of Declan's calm and commanding presence.

As the night went on, Uncle Jim kept thinking about the power dynamics involved. He realised how crucial it was to be on Declan’s good side, not just for business reasons but for his own safety and future.

But he also knew he had to keep this secret. It wasn’t something to talk about openly, especially not in a busy club.

Later in the evening, Uncle Jim began to share a little about Declan’s background with a few trusted friends, hinting at how important Declan was on a global scale.

“Declan here might look ordinary because he is low key and dresses in simple clothes but the truth is …”

Just as he was about to go into more detail, Uncle Jim noticed Declan watching from a distance. Declan gave him a subtle wink and a small hand gesture, warning him not to say too much.

Declan wanted to keep his identity and power a secret for now. Maybe he wanted to protect his family, or enjoy some privacy, or maybe he was planning his next moves without anyone knowing.

Understanding Declan’s signal, Uncle Jim quickly changed the subject. He started talking about the club business, the latest trends in nightlife, and how well the club was doing.

The conversation shifted away from Declan’s secrets, and the evening went on with laughter, music, and the sound of clinking glasses.

As the evening progressed, Uncle Jim made another decision to further solidify his good standing with Declan.

Remembering that Declan had ordered several bottles of expensive champagne earlier in the night, he decided to refund the cost.

Uncle Jim was aware of Declan's connections and didn't want to risk offending him, especially since he knew Declan was on good terms with the chief commissioner of police.

He approached Declan's table, where Stella, Clara, the shameless Denver, and their friends were gathered, enjoying the relaxed atmosphere following the earlier tensions. Uncle Jim smiled warmly as he reached the table, catching their attention.

During the fight between Jacob and Declan, Denver was completely forgotten so he used the opportunity to sneak back into the club and act as if nothing happened.

“They are probably too drunk to remember what happened beside the idiot Jacob is the one who ended up getting beaten “ he whispered to himself with an evil chuckle

"I've decided to cover the cost of your champagne tonight," Uncle Jim announced, presenting Declan with an envelope containing the check of the refunded money.

"Consider it a small gesture of my appreciation for your understanding tonight." Uncle Jim said with respect

Declan nodded, acknowledging the gesture with a polite smile, and accepted the envelope because he didn't want any more attention on him or Stella. The table murmured thanks to Uncle Jim, impressed by his generosity and tact.

As Uncle Jim walked away, Clara, who had been watching the interaction with a mix of amusement and disbelief, suddenly burst out laughing.

“Hahahaha “

“Hehhheheheh “

“Hoooohooo”

Her laugh was loud and sarcastic, cutting through the buzz of club music and conversations.

Her laughter drew the eyes of everyone at the table and several nearby patrons. Clara's laugh echoed a bit longer, then she shook her head, still chuckling.

“Why are you laughing like an ugly witch” hissed Denver who was angry with everyone

"Can you believe this night? I knew that the owner mistook Declan for someone else . This explains everything! We all know that Declan is an ordinary poor man who only causes trouble wherever he goes, " she said, looking around at her friends while giving Stella a mocking look.

Her outburst made everyone turn and look at her, their expressions a mix of surprise and curiosity.

“What if what she was saying is true ? What if Declan was mistaken for someone else and he was just faking he was the one just to feel among and brag about the wealth that he doesn’t have “ they murmured among themselves