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Chapter 2

Penulis: Sunsilk
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-02-19 15:29:15

Matthew's POV

"I can't go in," I said to my friend's dismay.

"Why can't you?" Kyle asked, he had this look that demanded me to explain myself.

"I was here not long ago and I created a scene when I saw..." I clenched my teeth, irritation and anger boiled in me as I thought about that bastard.

"They won't let me in, most especially that big head guard" I bobbed my head to where the guard who warned me was standing.

"You can't be so sure" Jordan adjusted his dress and walked up to the two guards at the door.

He greeted them so cheerfully like they've known each other for some time. They seemed to be discussing for a while before Jordan turned to us and waved for us to come forward.

"You should behave this time," The guard warned me.

I gave a half shrug and nodded before he turned his attention back to Jordan.

"Keep an eye on your friend, cause the least commotion I will hear because of him will definitely be the end of him"

Jordan smiled, "I've got him, trust me" He threw his hand over my shoulders.

"He's my buddy and I will definitely keep him under control " he winked at the guard.

He bobbed his head forward, "I will take your words to it"

He stepped aside letting us go in. We went in silence.

"How did you know him?" I asked Jordan.

He just smiled at me, "that's not important for now" he tapped on my shoulder as we entered the room.

I spotted Adrain with ease, he had changed his table and he was sitting alone. He seems busy, scrolling down his iPad.

"There he is," I pointed out to Noah, Jordan and Kyle.

"Let's just go and get things over with" I snapped, and took a step forward only to be held back.

"If you go anywhere near him, then he might figure out what's coming for him," Kyle said.

"But..." I was ready to object when Jordan pulled me into a dark corner.

"Stay hidden and let us do the work, when it's all done, we will give you the upper hand" he leaned in, "don't mess this for us else I won't forgive you"

There was nothing I could do to bypass them and so much I wanted to, I badly needed this. I nodded.

"Good, now be a good boy and watch!" He pulled away and joined Noah, and Kyle.

I watched them disappear into a corridor. Whatever happened there was unknown to me. With a deep breath, I walked myself to a hidden seat.

That's what I'm supposed to do, right? Stay hidden.

With every second that passes, I have the urge to leave my seat. Just when I thought I couldn't hold it anymore and I wanted to do what was in my head, I spotted Noah as he walked to the counter all dressed up like a sexy nerdy waiter.

Among the four of us, Noah is that one innocent looking guy, soft yet he's got his own red cards. But this was part of his green card, he could disguise to whoever he wanted without being suspected.

"What are they up to?" I thought out loud as I watched him with keen eyes.

"A lady approached me and offered me a glass of whiskey" For you, Mister.

I frowned," I haven't ordered anything," I explained.

She smiled at me, "your friend did" she turned and left.

My gaze travelled back to Noah, he was now at the counter. It could be he ordered something for me. I smiled, my friends did know me well.

"A drink for VIP table 02" he said and the bartender immediately placed a tray containing a bottle of whiskey and a glass cup.

I watched Noah pull out something from his pocket, it was a small bottle, containing what looked like a liquid.

Like a pro, he sneakily opened the bottle with one hand and poured the content into the glass. He immediately buried the empty bottle into his pants and smiled at the bartender before carrying the tray away.

He carried the tray to the only table I was dying to go. I watched him serve Adrain.

He was about to leave when Adrian grabbed his hand and yanked him down into his chest.

I stood up abruptly, my instinct kicked in for me to go and stopped whatever he was trying to do to Noah. I let him get into Lily's thick skin and break her, but I won't let him do the same with my sister and my friend.

But then, I spotted Jordan in a corner, he seemed to be on guard as well. I relaxed immediately and fell back to my seat.

"Help me drink, will you?"

I gritted my teeth as I watched Noah feed Adrian the drink like a baby.

Noah did a great job as he made him take everything in the glass. He went ahead and added some more whiskey and offered it to him.

Noah did it like five times, adding and making him drink just to be sure the content of the drug was completely consumed by Adrian.

It didn't take up to half of half an hour, Adrian was on the couch all wasted and knocked out. He nodded and Jordan moved and helped him lift Adrain up. They carried him into the corridor.

Jordan signaled for me to join them, which I quickly gulped down my drink before I hopped along.

I followed them into the elevator. Adrian completely knocked as he kept on murmuring something.

"What's next?" I asked.

"There's a room Kyle has prepared on the upper floor, cameras and everything have been put in place. All you have to do is do the necessary and leave the room before morning"

I nodded, "thanks"

Jordan smiled, "anything to get you out of your frustration "

The elevator door opened and we stepped out, they both handed Adrain to me when we were standing at the door of the room they had arranged.

Kyle walked out of the room and nodded at me.

"Don't mess this up," he warned.

"You should instead tell me not to overdo it, considering how much I hate him" I growled.

They all chuckled.

"See you tomorrow then, have the best fun tonight " I have watched them walk away and disappear into the elevator.

I was now left alone with Adrian, With a determined mine, I pushed the door open and walked in while dragging him along.

It's now or never, I have to make him regret messing with me in the first place. And that, I will.

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