Chapter 10

Back weary and eyes blurry, I pushed away the paperwork and stood. I couldn't do anymore at the moment as my mind felt like a squishy lump of goo. The revelation about the supply costs weighed heavily on my thoughts. Who could be behind this? Was it someone we knew? Someone who was close to Alex? The thought was unsettling, and the quiet of the club only amplified the tension. I'd made a promise to Alex, and I'd follow through with it.

After going back upstairs, I grabbed something to eat and a glass of tea. I decided to explore the upper floors, which I hadn't had a chance to do yet. I wandered down the hallways, peeking into the various rooms—each one more opulent than the last. The walls were adorned with velvet and silk, the floors with intricate rugs that felt like walking on clouds.

As I explored, I couldn't help but feel like an intruder in someone else's life. Each room had a story, a piece of Alex's life laid bare in the furnishings and decor. There was a library filled with