Trouble in Paradise
However, one peculiar detail caught my attention—while such venues usually had many male staff, this one exclusively employed women.
These women weren't as young as the rumors suggested. They were all adults.
This was my first visit to The Secret. So, my eyes scanned through everywhere, but there was no trace of Yasmine.
The receptionist, seeing my slightly lost demeanor, probably thought I was some clueless bumpkin. Her attitude was cold, and she didn't even bother stepping out from behind the front desk before turning me away.
"Sorry, ma'am. The Secret opens precisely at midnight. Please come back later."