Compared to Waverly, Rivodia was a tourismâfocused city with only a few nightclubs. Furthermore, La Oriele was the biggest.
It was three in the morning, the hour La Oricle was most busy. Women with alluring figures stood at the entrance to welcome their respective patrons.
Since it would be too eyeâcatching for a group of people to enter this place, Josie instructed the other men to wait outside while she entered with Moses.
La Oriele was an establishment where people spent money to have fun and get drunk. Josie and Moses sat in a corner to observe the surrounding. Although it seemed like a hedonistic place, many guards were patrolling. They had tattoos on their arms and looked fierce and intimidating.
âSince Robert is the man in charge, I donât think he will come to this area.â Moses opened a bottle of beer.
âCan you see what they are looking for?â Josie observed the guards.
These guards were thorough with their spot checks. They looked into every booth seat.
Moses considered before answering, âIn this kind of establishment, they are most likely searching for drugs.â
Josie agreed with his answer. âWhat do you think we should do to meet Robert?â
She and Moses exchanged glances.
The former grabbed the beer and took a few sips. It tasted so strong that she nearly teared up from the burn. Then, she pulled out a small packet containing pink powder from her pocket.
Moses widened his eyes in shock. âJoâ¦â He even forgot to call her Mrs. Russell.
Josie raised her hand. âItâs only popping candy. I asked someone to get it for me before entering.â
Moses pursed his lips. âAre you going toâ¦â
Josie opened the packet and waited for the guards to come near before leaning back and pouring the content into her mouth. The candies crackled on her tongue. She acted like she was in the throes of ecstasy and slumped on the couch. At the same time, she pinched her face to make it seem flushed.
Moses played along and attempted to block her from the guardsâ view.
As expected, those blatant gestures attracted the guardsâ attention. They dashed to their table and pushed Moses away. âWhat are you doing?â
Josie smiled dreamily and fluttered her lashes. She acted like she was under the drugâs influence.
âDmn, b*tch!â The men pulled her up. âHow dare you take drugs in Mr. Quincyâs premise!â
Josie slumped to the floor and knelt, hugging one of the menâs legs. âSir, donât tell anyoneâ¦â
Even though Moses had seen many things in his lifetime, he could not help but be amazed by her convincing act.
These men had dealt with too many female drug addicts and had no mercy for them. One of the men kicked Josie away and said, âCall the police.â
Josie hissed in pain and gritted her teeth, forcing herself to continue acting. âDonât⦠Donât call the police. I have criminal recordsâ¦â
âWhy did you take drugs when you have criminal records? What an idiot!â One of the men grabbed Josie by her arm. âI havenât seen you here before.â
Josieâs eyes gleamed with a plan. âI know Mr. Quincy, your boss. If you donât believe me, ask him!â
The men wavered slightly at her words and exchanged glances. âWho doesnât know, Mr. Quincy? Donât act like youâre buddies with him.â
âI know him. Honest!â Josie kneeled on the floor. Her hair was a mess. She looked at the man imploringly. âI knew him since more than ten years ago when he was still a hospital director.â
Josie was unsure, but she had no choice but to utilize this information.
The guards were stunned and looked at Josie with hesitation and uncertainty.
Josic continued, âIâm telling the truth. Ask him if you donât believe meâ¦â
The leader of the guards immediately instructed someone behind him. âGo inform him about this.â
Then, he kneeled and gripped Josie by her cheeks. âB*tch, this place is worth hundreds of millions. If you cause it to be closed down by the authorities, we will make you wish you were never born!â
He shoved Josie aside, but Josie recklessly clung to him and pleaded, âSir, I wonât do it again.â
Silence followed.
Ten minutes later, the subordinate returned. âMr. Quincy said to bring her upstairs.â