The Party (Conclusion)

Lincoln is horrified when Halsey collapses on the stage and is about to rush to her when he stops in his tracks. To his surprise, someone else runs to her. A masked man stoops down and carries her away in his arms.

He glowers in anger and surprise. Who’s that man and why is he taking Halsey away?

Everyone around him snicker at the girl.

“What an idiot!” The sultry actress by Lincoln’s side sneers. He learns that her name is Jamie and she’s a popular soap opera star.

“Who the hell is she?” one of them scowls.

“We need some good music here!” Another guest demands.

The guests are complaining. One of the staff members switches on the sound boxes backstage and a soothing music begins to play.

“Shall we dance?” Jamie asks Lincoln. Lincoln debates with himself for a while, wondering whether to go after Halsey or not.

“We can talk about the business deal I’m interested in conducting with you,” she whispers in his ears in a seductive manner. Lincoln’s interest piques.

“What deal?” He