Chapter 61 A Rejection

• The smell of alcohol and stale cigarette smoke permeated the seedy-looking bar. Earsplitting music blared from the loudspeakers. The dance floor was packed with men and women gyrating wildly to the beat. Scantily-clad women flitted from one single young man to the next, exchanging sweet nothings with each one of them.
• With a frown on his face, Damian shielded Veronica with his body as they made their way toward the elevator.
• Out of the blue, a chubby middle-aged man walked drunkenly toward Veronica, blocking her path. “Pretty lady, come and have a few drinks with me. I can guarantee you a good time!” He stretched out his hand to grab her, his breath reeking of alcohol.