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nd through it before reaching into my front pocket and pulled out my cigarette. "No, Micheal, we don't have time for that. We're already late! We've mi

arette. I cursed inwardl

or and we need him for the expansion", Nicholas stopped talking when i reached his side and his

't my uncle, I would have hit you for that", l angrily went on. Nicholas laughed and rubbed his belly. "Do

as , I pulled out a cigarette for a few drags before we snuck into the front of the theater. Meeting with the mayor to compete for a plot of land

for his own good. We needed to land the Mayor's approval tonight while he was at this ballet. Be

rface looked like as if it was shimmering gold. It made me roll my eyes, l hated such places. "They should go to the first intermission any minute now. We should be able

ning noise,my head didn't stop throbbing, I rubbed my temple and groaned. I honestly didn't like such places. "Doing alright there

for it to fall apart , If this goes well, i will buy you a drink," He snorted and smacked me on the back. I turned to

nymore than you do but his nuts are in that woman's purse", Nicholas shook his head ruefully as if he wasn't the s

his head. "I think I see him on your left. Let's go", l nudged him on his shoulder then made a beeline for the mayor. The man was a lanky string bean in a suit with atleast five decades of life

swept him unto the fantastical tale of our business proposal. I stood off to the side

ballet. I caught the eyes of several women in over the top sparkling gowns on the arm of some wri

I winked back. I needed a drink

s, but it's time to return to the show", The old man looked conflicted

o follow and I gave the mayor a large performative smile. The two men started walking ins

you and your nephew come sit with me and we can continue this

and I rolled my eyes at his fake enthusiasm. Hands in my pocket,