The music played in a lively rhythm as Arabella searched for someone familiar. Some faces were recognizable, such as those of businessmen who used to do business with Mason.
At one point, the woman grew tired of aimlessly wandering through the hall and decided to head to the bar.
"I will have a bottle of water, please," Arabella decided not to drink alcohol; after all, the last time she did, she ended up in a bed in a brothel with a stranger.
When she received her drink, Arabella returned to the center of the casino, where the games and amusement continued unabated. Men played while women acted as accessories, always smiling and showing joy, when in reality, they were fabricating an image.
It did not take long for Arabella to spot someone who caught her attention. Coming from one of th
