Chapter 4

The dinner was set at the most upscale hotel in the city center.

By the time I arrived, the private room was already full.

At the head of the table sat Arthur Lewis, one of the investors, his beer belly pressing against the table, his face flushed.

Alex was seated to his left, with Emily right beside him, smiling sweetly as she raised a glass to Arthur.

My seat was by the door, the farthest from the head of the table.

Alex caught my eye and signaled for me to come over and greet them.

I walked up and gave…