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The lights pulsed all around us, setting the atmosphere within one of the most exclusive clubs in New York. Clover was not just a household name but one branch among four that were spread out across the states, all of which represented a suit in a deck of cards.
It was a fitting analogy, one that aligned with the owner of the place who breathed life into games.
Although Aimi was a silent but major stakeholder in the exclusive franchise, she had left her mark on it and, once satisfied with the outcome, had taken the back burner and allowed the managers to take charge. She had a great eye for business, fitting for someone within the Hattori family. They were revered not only on this side of the continent but more so within her home country.
Although the VIP room had been availed for
