Chapter Thirty Six
Author: Pen thinker
last update2024-12-09 22:41:11

As the tension in the club thickened, whispers turned into panicked murmurs. Bradley's name carried weight—enough to make even the boldest among them shrink back. The fear in the room was palpable, and no one wanted to be the focus of his ire.

One guest muttered nervously,

“He wouldn’t come here without a reason. Someone’s crossed him.”

Another added.

“It’s not me! I don’t even know him, but I have heard things about him, and I won't even dare cross his path.”

At that moment the room erupted into a flurry of accusations, each person eager to deflect attention away from themselves.

Jessica seized the moment, her voice rising above the chaos. “It’s him!” she said, pointing sharply at Damien. Heads turned, and the crowd’s attention quickly shifted.

Immediately Jessica’s face twisted into a mask of false conviction as she continued.

“Damien must have done something to offend Bradley! It’s the only explanation.”

However Damien stood still, his calm demeanor unshaken, though his sharp gaz
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