Employees stopped walking.
A courier froze mid-step.
Even the security guards looked entertained.
Michael removed his sunglasses.
A bruise darkened his left eye.
I didn’t ask questions.
Private clubs aren’t known for their patience with customers who can’t pay.
“You planned this,” he snapped.
“No,” I replied.
“You planned a night you couldn’t afford.”
At that moment my attorney, Teresa Campbell, arrived carrying a thick folder.
She spread documents across my desk.
“The club cooperated.”
I leaned forward.
“The bill?”
“Detailed itemization.”