Chapter 3Clover's POV Mia drove us to an underground lounge, that was famously called The Velvet Room. The bouncer recognized her and waved us through.We strode inside casually, the live jazz and dim lights with people under was a sight to behold. I could see the saxophonist’s fingers flying and the deep crimson of the velvet booths.Mia ordered two shots of tequila and a bottle of bourbon. “To seeing clearly,” she toasted, clinking her glass against mine.I threw the shot back and drank every bit. The room tilted pleasantly, conversations coming from different angles. Mia's lips were moving as she spoke and I just nodded, but my mind kept flashing to Damian's eyes widening in horror.To him and Sophia…Dammit, I wanted it gone.Mia excused her to the dance floor, swirling wildly amongst others, while I stayed back, drinking.A man slid onto the stool beside me sometime after the third shot. I gazed closely, my eyes narrowing. He was talk, broad shoulders under a black button-down
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