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That night, Alexander arrived at the Gentleman’s Club fifteen minutes early, wholly planning on meeting 

Rain. At the same time, he had also booked Twilight, the club’s star performer, for an exclusive performance in the private lounge. He had even paid extra to ensure the woman wouldn’t be performing for the crowd that night, reserving her solely for his private entertainment. @ 

After all, he had his suspicions to confirm. As such, 

when Rain didn’t show up as expected, he couldn’t help but smirk. It would seem that his suspicions were truly warranted. 

Soon, the club manager approached him with a warm smile. “Sir, Twilight is ready and waiting for you in the lounge. Let me escort you.” 

Standing up, Alexander turned to his assistant, Tyron. “Stay here and wait if ever Rain Clayton shows up late.” 

His assistant nodded, and Alexander then followed behind the manager. Like last time, the behavior being shown to him got irritating, especially as the manager 

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kept fluttering her lashes at him and openly ogling him from head to toe while they were inside the elevator. 

“Looks like my new girl has caught your eye, Mr. Lancaster,” she said, her tone suggestive as she bit her lower lip. “Paying a fortune just so she won’t perform for the crowd is telling. Twilight is so lucky.” 

Alexander frowned, clearly displeased. The manager didn’t seem to notice, however. Or perhaps she just 

didn’t care. 

“A man of few words… Just my type,” she hoarsely muttered, making the situation even more uncomfortable for him. 

Despite his situation, he maintained his composure, though his expression visibly darkened with every second that passed. Thankfully, before things got: unbearable, the elevator doors opened, offering him an escape from the manager’s unsettling advances. 

Eventually, she led him to the private lounge he had used before, and as she opened the door, she winked at him and said, “Enjoy the show!” 

Alexander didn’t respond, stepping into the lounge with a sense of relief. The further he went into the 

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dimly lit private lounge, the more things seemed to be more… intriguing. The door then clicked shut behind him, all as music began to play–a slow, sultry rhythm that seemed to pulse throughout the air. 

A singular light then lit open, revealing Rain standing at the center of the room. Her silhouette struck against the backdrop of the soft–colored lights. Like last time, she wore the same wig and makeup that transformed her into a fierce, domineering seductress. And yet, despite the disguise, Alexander could still see Rain Clayton beneath it all. 

Slowly, her body started swaying to the music in a way that was both captivating and provocative. Her eyes 

met his, locking him in place as she began her performance. 

With a slow, deliberate pace she approached him, every step measured, her hips swaying seductively. Her outfit was a shimmering ensemble that clung to her curves, accentuating every movement she made. Ast she reached him, she extended a hand, her fingers lightly grazing his arm, sending an unexpected shiver down his spine. 

She then guided him to the plush chair without a 

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word. Letting her lead him, Alexander sat down, his eyes never leaving her as she began to dance in front 

of him. 

Eventually, however, he narrowed his eyes and hissed, “Rain Clayton, how long do you plan on dragging this along?” 

Instead of replying, she simply smiled at him as she continued to sway her body in front of him, each movement more sensual than the last. She arched her back, letting her hands glide across her body before then slowly circling around him, her fingers brushing against his shoulders as she danced. Her proximity made it impossible to ignore the heat radiating off her body, her sensual scent filling his senses. 

‘Damn…‘ 

Alexander cursed under his breath. He felt a tightening in his chest, a growing tension that he couldn’t quite shake off. His grip on the armrests of his chair tightened in tandem, his knuckles whitening as he tried to maintain his composure. 

Against his interests, he couldn’t help but admit that her performance was having an undeniable effect on 

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him. He could feel his pulse quicken, his breath coming a bit faster as she moved closer, her body now just inches away from his. 

Without warning, she leaned in, her lips brushing against his ear as she whispered, “I think you’ve been working too hard, Mr. Lancaster. Perhaps you should just relax and just enjoy the show.” 

She then pulled back slightly, her eyes meeting his with a knowing smile before she turned around, her body pressing against his as she continued to move to the rhythm. 

The longer the performance went, the more Alexander knew that he had to focus. Clenching his jaw, he leaned back slightly, his eyes narrowing as he studied her face. He couldn’t accept how strongly she was affecting him… How much he was drawn to her at that moment despite every instinct telling him to remain detached. 

“You can’t fool me, Rain. I know it’s you,” he insisted, his voice more forceful now. “Why are you doing this?” 

She laughed softly, a musical sound that seemed to float in the air between them. “You’re persistent, aren’t 

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you?” she playfully remarked, pulling back just enough to look him in the eyes again. “My name is Diana Jones,” she firmly stated. 

She then continued her dance, moving away from him slightly as if to create a physical and emotional distance between them. The music played on in the background, and she kept up with her seductive movements as if trying to draw him back into the rhythm of the moment, to distract him from his questions. 

However, Alexander just couldn’t let it go. Having enough, he abruptly stood up, his eyes never leaving hers. “Stop playing games, Rain,” he demanded, his voice firm with annoyance. “I don’t know what you’re trying to accomplish with this!” 

She paused at his outburst, her smile fading ever so slightly as she regarded him with a cool, unreadable expression. “I’m not playing games, Mr. Lancaster,” she replied, her tone turning just as serious as his. “I’m Diana Jones, an entertainer at the Gentleman’s Club. 

That’s all there is to it.” 

She then took a step closer, her hand reaching out to lightly touch his arm. “Let’s not ruin the night with 

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misunderstandings,” she said softly, her voice soothing. “I’m here to make sure you have a good time. Why don’t you sit back down and let me do my job?” 

Alexander’s face darkened, frustration and disbelief swirling within him. “You…” he began, but the words. got caught in his throat. He couldn’t reconcile the image of the woman standing before him with the image of Rain Clayton he held in his mind. 

Diana as she claimed, blinked at him innocently before 

a smirk curved on her lips. Her confidence was unsettling as if she had the upper hand in their twisted 

game. 

“Mr. Lancaster,” she began, her voice smooth and teasing, “you seem like a powerful and capable man. Investigating my profile should be an easy task for someone like you. Diana Jones is my name. Would you like my ID number as well?” 

Her words were laced with challenge, daring him to prove her wrong. Of course, Alexander clenched his fists, his mind racing with a mix of anger and confusion. He hated how she was still toying with him… Of how she seemed so unbothered by his 

accusations.