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“Well, as a Dominatrix, I get asked to do all sorts of things. For men who are this rich, it’s revitalizing for them to relinquish their power. It’s really about my partner being able to relax and have me take over, you know? So down in the dungeon?—”

We were interrupted by a knock on the door. Gina, now fully dressed, stuck her pretty face into the room. “Good morning, ladies. Faith, can you come with me for a moment?”

“Of course.” I didn’t hold out much hope for good news; I was already packed and ready to go.

“Bring your cell phone,” Gina instructed.

I obediently followed Gina down the hall back to her office. “I have good news,” she said as she closed the door behind her. “Mr. Blackwood has agreed to let you stay. There are a few conditions, of course.”

My heart rate kicked up.I can stay.Maybe I could keep Lucas in the treatment program after all.

I licked my lips. “What are the conditions?”

“You have to turn over your phone, of course,” Gina instructed. “Mr. Blackwood said that although he will not utilize your services further, he believes you should be compensated as agreed. So, he’s going to honor the platinum agreement. You’ll still be paid two million dollars, Faith.”

My jaw dropped.

“In addition, Mr. Blackwood recognizes that you’re in high demand at the club. So he’s allowing another member to purchase platinum rights to you. Once that happens, you’ll be paid the full fee.”

“But—that means I’m going to makefour million dollars.”

Gina’s eyes glittered. “That’s right, Faith. I told you the club would be lucrative.”

“I don’t know what to say,” I stammered.

“You don’t need to say anything. Just dress to thrill today. We’ll be having a pool party, and members will enjoy the grotto as well,” she said. “Make them want you, Faith. Start a bidding war.”

“I’ll try.” I shook my head, still not believing my good fortune. “Thank you for giving me another chance. I won’t let you down, Gina.”

Gina nodded at me. “There’s just one more thing.”

“Yes?”

“Mr. Blackwood said it would be best if you stayed out of his sight.” Gina’s expression turned neutral, unreadable. “Please do your best to adhere to his wishes.”

I rose to leave. “Y-Yes, Gina.”

I couldn’t believe it—fourmillion dollars.I’d never even dreamed of that amount of money. With it, I could take care of my brother and myself for the rest of our lives.

So I didn’t understand why tears burned my eyes as I left the Madam’s office and hurried back to my suite.

I chose not to think about it.

CHAPTER THREE

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Cassius

Taking Faith to the private room and purchasing a platinum membership had been a mistake—a costly one.

And I wasn’t talking about the ten million dollars I’d spent.

After tossing and turning that night, I decided that firing the girl wasn’t my best course of action. Selfishly, it was what I wanted. But as the club’s CEO, I knew it wasn’t in our best interests. If I fired Faith so casually after one night, it would rattle the other girls. They would be looking over their shoulders, feeling insecure, instead of making the fantasies of our patrons a reality.

I couldn’t risk the stability of the club. My brothers and I had dreamed of this for years; I wouldn’t jeopardize our venture.

By all metrics, opening night at Club 444 was a success. Gina had sold every platinum membership. I’d been getting nonstop text messages from our patrons, raving about the club, the girls, the incredible atmosphere, and the experience.

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