Page 21 of Hollywood Comes Home

As everyone in the room exited at once, I sped to my phone, snatching it up, placing it to my ear.

Yeah, Mr. Knight?

I don’t like the new girls. Keep an eye on them and remember our agreement about headlining.He hung up before I could respond.

Shaking my head, I shrugged, looking around the room. Personal belongings were strewn everywhere. Bras and other clothing hung all over the chairs and benches. Makeup and personal hygiene products littered every surface. Handbags and duffle bags were placed in obvious hiding places. With all the new staff being hired, we needed a change. I didn’t trust them. Not after everything that happened before.

Scooping up my bag, I sped out of the room to hide it in the Blue Lounge. I didn’t have time to go upstairs and there were no dances on the schedule for the high-profile room.

The lobby was full of people making their way into the main showroom. I paraded through, trying to keep up the club’s standard, sashaying down the opposite hallway. Once out of sight from the patrons, I relaxed, pushing open the Blue Lounge door.

Oh. My God. I froze, unable to turn away and leave. Luke’s pants were pulled down just below his ass. A woman was bent over in front of him, her long, blonde hair obscuring her face. She gripped the back of a black leather chair, stabilizing herself. His fingertips dug into her hips, and he pulled her back into him over and over, the sound of their flesh slapping as they moaned together.

“Oh fuck, yesss. Harder, Daddy, please!” she pleaded. “Use my tight little cunt.”

He spanked her twice. “You like to be treated like my little bad whore?” Gathering her hair in his fist, she growled something that sounded like a ‘yes, sir’, he yanked her head to the side and spit in her mouth.

And that was when I caught the edge of her black-framed glasses.I fucking knew it!Forgetting I was watching my friends fuck like their lives depended on it, my mouth fell agape with a wide grin.

Without warning, Luke whipped his head around, making direct, angry eye contact with me. Ripped from my trance, my gaze widened, and I mouthed,Sorry, with my brow creased. Clenching his jaw, he lifted his chin toward the hall, never breaking his stride.

I closed the door quietly then giggled, “Holy shit,” as I hurried to the elevator, pushing the button rapidly several times in a half-panic. The doors finally opened. I sped in, pressing theClosebutton.

I was unsure why I was nervous about him seeing me. It wasn’t like Luke was going to run after me and hurt me. I was anxious about how awkward it would be later tonight when I saw him. I wasn’t sure what to say.Hey, great job fucking Jade in the Blue Lounge. I knew it all along. Nope. I didn’t need to say a thing to him at all. They were both single and gorgeous.

The elevator doors opened, and I marched into the executive office lobby, tossing my bag on the chair next to the door. Ian was leaning in the entrance of Jenna’s office. He glanced back at me when my bag made a thud. Trying to avoid conversation, I spun to leave.

“Amber?”

Exasperated, I whirled around to face him, snapping my fingers. “Heyyy, Mr. Knight!”

“There’s no one around except Jen. You can relax.” He strode closer but stopped in the middle of the room, folding his arms. “Why are you being weird?”

“No reason, boss.” I sighed, backing toward the exit. “I have to get down to work.”

“Boss?” His forehead creased in confusion.

Taking a few more steps back, I grabbed my bag at the last minute before dashing out of the room, letting the door close behind me. I knew I was impossible at hiding my emotions and a terrible liar to people I cared about. I didn’t want Ian to interrogate me in case Luke and Jade were hiding anything. It wasn’t my business, and that was NOT a situation I wanted to be caught in the middle of. Not only was Ian scary, but Luke was terrifying.

I dumped my bag back in the messy dressing room prior to entering the main showroom. Surveying tonight’s crowd, I took a deep breath. It was time to put on my game face. Gliding through the crowd, I stopped in front of the bartender, Aurora.

“Scouts are here tonight.” Twirling a strand of her wavy, platinum blonde hair, she pouted her lavender lips sarcastically.

“I dare them,” I joked, knowing exactly what she meant.

We had a code word for owners of other nightclubs. We called themScoutsbecause they’d try to poach dancers for their own clubs. They attempted to blend in, but those of us who’d been at Euphoria for a while could spot them the moment they entered the room. And their mere presence drove Ian and Luke absolutely mad. As long as we stood our ground and those guys stayed in their lanes, they were welcome because they came with loads of cash.

Sliding my hand under the full tray of bottles, mixers, glasses, and accessories, I balanced it all before navigating through the crowd to VIP. The bouncer pulled back the rope, his gaze trailing up and down my attire before he offered a pleasant nod.

Six ogling men were in the furthest booth, and I greeted them all politely while arranging the bottle service for them. A dancer spun on the pole in front of them, giving a great show in her baby doll attire. Once I was finished, the man closest to me grabbed my arm, squeezing my wrist.

“You’re fucking hot!” He leaned back, trying to absorb a pleasing view of my backside, and let go of his hold.

Trying to maintain my professionalism, I grinned. “Thank you, handsome.” I turned my attention to all the men. “Enjoy your night, fellas.”

“I certainly will if you stay with me.” The admiring man grabbed my wrist once again, this time clasping harder.

It was then I realized they were already drunk off their asses and since we hadn’t been open for long, they showed up that way. Ripping myself from his grasp, I massaged where he’d squeezed. He shot up from the bench, wrapping his arms around my waist, closing the gap between our bodies. His friends watched, cheering him on while he pressed his body into mine. Pushing my hands on his chest, I attempted to move him back, but his determination overpowered me.

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