"I thought you couldn't tell me," He had made such a point that he couldn't tell me, as if it was some big secret that is world-shattering. "I technically can't but after tonight I think its best I tell you now," "Whats changed?" "The story. You obviously know how to play along as long as you are prepared like tonight and on Saturday there will be people who I can guarantee will try and make a big scene as a way to put a target on your back. This gala, well, let's just say first impressions are the only impression." "Are you sure that I should even be going then?" "You have to. It's my 25th birthday and my 'coronation'..." he says putting air quotes around 'coronation'. "My family's business will officially be passed to me." I polish off my drink and pour myself another as well as Max