"Hey, just trying to make conversation. Don't leave so quickly." The man was still reluctant, rushing over to grab my arm and speaking to the bartender on his own. "Another cocktail for this lady. She's not ready to leave yet."

"Take your hands off. Your behavior is extremely rude." I struggled.

"Come on. Aren't you following the news about wealthy men? I'm a mutual friend of Damien and Alex, just as rich."

A mutual friend of Damien and Alex? If Damien and Alex heard ...