Chapter 7 Olive’s Pride and Limits
“I’m not that kind of hostess, olive said flatly.
Lulu Winston, who was standing nearby, was clearly unimpressed. “Did you really think you’re something? How dare you turn down Mr. Leicaster?”
olive didn’t bother replying to Lula’s bitter remarks and continued with her makeup.
One more set, and she could go home. Solana was alone. Even with a nanny around, Olive was still worried.
Reign was always the loudest around midnight.
went onstage and sang a song. As soon as she came down, Sylvie told her that Percy Leicaster was waiting in a VIP room to drink
After finishing her makeup, Olive w with olive
Of course, Olive refused. But before she could leave, a drunk Percy came over and grabbed her wrist. He slurred, “I’m doing you a favor by wanting you, and you’re giving me attitude? Name your price!”
exeat any strength, and all she could do was struggle with all her
Because of the damage to her hands, Olive could only manage simple movements. She couldn’t ex might. Stubbom defiance filled her eyes as she did so.
“Mr. Leicaster, I’m only here to sing and nothing else! If you’re in the mood, there are plenty of other women at Reign, I’m sure you’ll find someone who pleases you clive tried to negotiate
The moment Peary heard that, he got angrier. “You really don’t low what’s good for you, do you?”
He grabbed olive by the arm and started dragging her out, muttering, “You’re asiding for it!”
Fear began creeping in Otive wasn’t the same person she had been five years ago, and she had learned when to hold back.
just then, Percy slammed her against the cold, hard wall live had no time to think. She grabbed his hand and bit down hard, the taste of blood tilling her mouth “How dare you bite me? Do you have a death wish?” Percy shouted and slapped her hard across the face. The force of it was so hard that it stunned her, and blood dripped from the comer of her mouth.
There was a faint, cold smile on her lips, but her eyes were lifeless and unreadable.
The commotion quickly drew the attention of the security guards and the manager of Reign.
The manager, Tony Wilde, rushed over. He hurriedly apologized, “Mr. Leicaster, Snowdrop does only sing here. She doesn’t entertain guests. Let me find you a few other beautiful girls.
“I promise you’ll be satisfied. Think of it as a token of our respect for you
“save it! Do you think I need your money? Let’s see who can actually stop me!” Perry, now bleeding from the bite, only got more worked up.
Tony had no other choice and could only give live a sympathetic look
He watched as she slowly looked up. Blood still stained her lips, but she kept the same calm smile on her face.
Looking straight at Percy, live said, “I heard your wife’s the reason you’ve gotten this tar, Mr. Lelcaster Your company’s about to go public too, isn’t it? It something happen right now, it won’t end well for you.
“I’m just a singer. Winle I do appreciate your attention, there’s no need to ruin your future over someone like me!”
Her words hit Perry where it hurt, and his fare twisted with bury.
As for Olive, slur cleated her hands and stayed tooted to the spot. Her whole body was soaked in cod sweat.
