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Alana's POV

"He is a psychopath! I mean who does that, don't leave me wrong it was sexy but odd! You should've been there."

I say debriefing to Aurora as we walk into the club.

"He wants you, who drops that much money on a less than 5 minute lap dance."

She replies.

"I'll probably never see him, a shame."

As we're about to enter the dressing room, our manager calls my name and so I walk over to him. If I have to serve again...

"What's up."

"Um, you've been great here but you're fired."

My mouth drops open at the news. I've been at this job since I was 18 I've been early, never taken an off day, did every single task he asked and I'm fired?!

"But you can-"

"It's just not working out."

"Bullshit I do so fucking much for you and this is what I get!?"

"You can come back as a customer if you want. Not all is lost though."

"Well what a-"

He cuts me off by handing me a card.

"What is this?"

I ask in frustration.

"A business card, one of the customers from yesterday wanted to give it you. See, not all is lost!"

Dipshit. I take the card from him, feeling unsure yet desperate. I go into the dressing room and find Aurora.

"He just fired me and gave me this random business card."

She takes the card and examines it.

"Mmh, it's from the middle man! I feel it. What are you doing, CALL it!"

"Why would he hire me after I spilt his drink and he clearly hated my dance."

"Who cares! He wants you."

"And if it's not his business card?"

I question.

"Shut up and call the number. You need a job, I'd let you stay with me but I've already got enough roommates in one house."

She was right. I'd been living with my older brother since college because it's affordable and it gives me time to get to my real dream which is to own my own restaurant. This job has been flexible with me, I've been taking chef classes which are expensive but useful. I don't know where I'll go from here, I've stayed at this job for far too long but the pay is decent than other jobs I've seen. And I was hoping one day to meet a rich guy who'd change my whole life, well that was just a silly thought.

"If you wanna become a restaurant owner, you're gonna need money. As your best friend, you'll thank me later."

She says as she calls the number on my phone.

"Hello? Hi yes you gave my manager this business card."

She impersonates my voice perfectly.

"A personal assistant job at a tech company! 10,000 monthly?!"

I choke on air, that's 120,000 yearly. I steal the phone from her.

"120,000 yearly?"

I ask.

"Yes, can you start tomorrow?"

I recognise the voice but not the face. Aurora puts her thumbs up and mouths yes to me.

"Yes I'll take the job. Do I need experience?"

"No, you have to meet Mr Diaz tomorrow to finalise everything, the address of the company is on the card. Bye, have a good day."

He ends the call and I hug Aurora excitedly.

"10,000 MONTHLY!?"

"Shopping sprees weekly then?"

I let go off her from the hug and sit down again smiling.

"Sure! Well...I'll see if it's legit first. This seems too good to be true."

"Good things are coming Alana, I feel it. You deserve this more than anyone I've ever met."

"Stop being sentimental and go shake your ass for random men."

I joke hitting her lightly.

Nicholas' POV

"She said yes."

Enzo, my underboss says putting down the phone.

"What exactly is your plan here?"

"8 years ago...Irina was killed in the car crash."

I remind him as I hold tightly onto the picture of her.

"She was in the car that hit her."

"There were two people in the car."

"Yes, Alana and her brother, Elias Solis. Finish with her files, I want it on my desk by tomorrow."

"Aren't you glad I made you go out yesterday?"

"All I remember is your comments about her ass. Don't ever talk about her body again."

"Do you care about her or something? And where'd you go after she split the drink by the way?"

"I don't care about her. I needed to know if it was her, so I booked a private room."

"Damn you got some ass ag- nevermind. I'll be on my way."

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