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“Stop hitting my chair,” I growled.
“Well, excuse me, princess. I didn’t realize I was disturbing you.” She scoffed, waving her hand. “You think you’re such a big deal afteroneperformance?”
I rolled my eyes, turning away from her and really regretting saying anything. She was clearly looking for an opening. Just then, Monique came into the room, clapping her hands to get out attention.
“Okay girls andgurrls, tonight was another great night. Good job. I’m in my office for the next half hour, if anyone has any issues they need to discuss.” She turned and left. Jules immediately followed her, much to my relief.
I picked up my purse, collecting the money I’d made on the floor, and stuffed it inside. Marci was doing the same by my side. I decided to shower when I got home so I could slide straight into bed after. I was wearing my sweats and my bike was outside. I wondered if I should ask Monique to keep my money for me. I didn’t want to get robbed on the way home.
“Hey Marci, do you guys usually just walk out of here with all this money?”
“Yeah.” Marci gave her a look. “Wait, how are you getting home?”
“Bike.”
“Bike like…”
“Bicycle.”
Marci threw back her head and laughed. “No, girl. Park your bike in the locker room and take an Uber. Collect your bike in the morning. Don’t ask for trouble.”
I nodded. “You’re probably right.” I sighed feeling dissatisfied with my progress. I felt strongly that I should go and look for Igor, maybe corner him and find out what he knew. I gave Marci a sidelong glance. I didn’t see how I could ask her what Igor looked like without arousing her suspicion. So instead, I got up and left the changing rooms. In my sweats, IhopedI was unrecognizable from ‘Ariel’. I went up to the bar where the bartenders were all busy. I sat down waiting until someone noticed me.
One of the girls smiled, coming up to me. “What can I ‘getcha,Ariel?”
So much for not being recognized.
“Um, I was looking for a guy named Igor? He’s supposed to work security.”
“Oh, Igor’s not in today. Sorry. Anything I can do for you?” She gave me a flirty smile.
I swallowed. “Nah. I’m fine. Thanks. Maybe just a glass of water?”
She poured me a glass and I drank it thoughtfully. Fine, Igor wasn’t here… but Alexei was.
If I had to seduce him to get my answers then, so be it.
CHAPTERTWELVE
ALEXEI
Itook a hit from my cigar and sat back in my chair, looking up at the ceiling, thinking a little too hard. Yeah, this Tommy guy was in business with The Prophet, but I’d made some phone calls and his stuff was good. Furthermore, everyone I spoke to said he was a stand-up guy and looking to becomethego-to guy for all the city’s cocaine needs.
I sighed, wondering if I might offer him a partnership instead of buying from him. I had been thinking about becoming my own connect, and I had quite a bit to offer. Transportation on my many long-haul trucks, or the ships that plied between Russia and the East Coast.
Taking a deep breath, I lifted my phone to call him. There was a knock at the door. I frowned. “Who is it?”
To my annoyance, the person did not announce themselves, merely pushed open the door and poked her head in. “Hey,” Jules said with a saucy smile. “I’m done for the night. Do you need me for anything?” She batted her lashes at me.
I couldn’t help comparing her unfavorably with Nora. Don’t get me wrong—the red hair sweeping halfway down her back, the double D’s, the grey eyes made for a pretty picture. Very pretty. But those eyes were vacuous, avaricious, and grasping. The blow jobs weren’t exactly mind-blowing, and the pushiness was beginning to get on my nerves.
“If I needed you, I’d have sent for you.”
Instead of taking the hint and going away, she stepped into the room and closed the door behind her. “I can help you relax a bit. You look tense.”
My eyebrows crunched in annoyance as she approached my desk. Of course, I look tense. I’m a mob boss. It’s in the job description. “Hey, listen… get out before I throw you out,” I said coldly.
She got on her knees. “Baby, come on. Lemme help you out.” She reached for my belt and began to undo it. I felt strongly that Nora would never do shit like this.
