The club pulsed with energy, the bass thumping in Sofia’s chest as she navigated the crowded VIP area with bottles in hand. Lights danced across glittering glasses, and the chatter of wealthy patrons buzzed through the air. She had just delivered a set of drinks when she noticed Belinda twirling on the raised platform, her body hypnotic under the spotlight. Dollar bills rained down as Harvey leaned back in his leather chair, the center of his entourage, eyes glued to Belinda’s every move. Sofia didn’t pay much attention at first, used to the familiar scene of VIPs and dancers. But Harvey had a presence that demanded notice. The way he surveyed the room, the ease with which he controlled his surroundings made him hard to ignore. Belinda was in her element, sliding and spinning provocative

