The digital neon signs of Times Square pulsed through the windows of the hallway as Liam Thorne followed Aaron Xie up the marble stairs of The Dragon’s Den. The bass from the soundproofed rooms vibrated through the floorboards, mixing with the flashing LED strips embedded in the steps to create that high-octane, exclusive New York lounge atmosphere.
Liam watched Aaron ahead of him, still draped in his charcoal coat, firmly holding Jade Ye’s hand. He couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.
They say only two types of women can make a seasoned "player" retire his jersey and delete his black book. The first is a woman so sophisticated she out-maneuvers him at his own game. The second is a girl so genuinely earnest and without guile that he feels like a jerk for even thinking about a lie.
Aaron was
