Chapter 174
Chapter 174:
“You know in your heart whether I’ve accused you wrongly or not,” Brenna replied calmly.
Without another word, she turned her attention to the flood of new messages from her contacts, ignoring Rosie completely.
Soon after, Rosie finished her meal. Bored, she grabbed her bag and headed out.
At exactly four in the afternoon, Brenna arrived at the Imperial Bar.
Nestled in the heart of Shirie’s busiest district, the Imperial Bar was one of the most prestigious venues in the city, renowned for its impeccable service and elite clientele.
Spanning nine lavishly decorated floors, the bar was known for its exclusivity and steep prices. Entry was restricted to members. Nonmembers could only drink on the first floor, while members had access to the upper levels.
Membership was divided into three tiers: basic, premium, and black-gold. A basic membership required a deposit of one hundred thousand, premium demanded one million, and black-gold status wasn’t something money alone could buy.
Rosie, Sylvie, and Vivian were all premium members and patrons who had long established themselves as regulars.
As Brenna stepped inside, her eyes landed on Sylvie and Vivian standing by the elevator. Both were dressed to impress, exuding allure. Their deliberate display of their figures made Brenna glance at them a couple more times.
Sylvie greeted Brenna with a warm smile. “Right on time,” she said.
Though her tone was friendlier than before, there was still a flicker of disdain in her gaze. To Sylvie, Brenna was naive and unfamiliar with high society.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 g⍺𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘴﹐ⅽ𝗈𝗺
Inside the elevator, Sylvie wasted no time explaining the rules. She said, “This place runs on a strict membership system. Everyone here is either rich or powerful, so mind your manners. One wrong move, and you might offend someone important. Even I have people here I can’t afford to cross, so be careful p>
Vivian exchanged a knowing glance with Sylvie. Both wore smug expressions. In their minds, once Brenna stepped into this world, she would be entirely at their mercy, with no way to call for help from the Harper family.
They saw Brenna quietly observe her surroundings. It was clear this was her first time here, which only made things easier for them. Vivian chuckled and tried to appear as friendly as she could. She said, “We’ll introduce you to a friend later. He’s well-connected in both legal and… less official circles in Shirie. If you ever need anything, you can go to him p>
“His name is Joonas Fowler, the owner of this bar,” Sylvie added. “He is generous and enjoys making new friends p>
Brenna gave a casual nod. She wasn’t naive. Joonas was likely a gang leader, and she knew Sylvie and Vivian had ulterior motives. Nonetheless, she remained unfazed.
She had faced far more dangerous people. Joonas was nothing more than a small-time player in comparison.