In the private lounge of the bar,

bathed in the warm glow of amber lights and wrapped in a tranquil atmosphere,

Mike clinked glasses with Finn, the sound laced with unmistakable excitement.

"So? Feel any better now that you've beaten Hubert?"

"Well, someone had to teach that idiot a lesson-make sure he knows better than ever to try hurting you again."

Mike looked thoroughly pleased. He had watched the media gradually turn against Hubert, relentlessly pressing him for explanations about his ...