In the private room, a group of immaculately dressed men surrounded a man in a black Armani suit. They wore flattering looks on their faces as they showered him with praises, "Mr. Holt, you're indeed a heart-throb. No girl can resist your charms."
"After you touched that pretty lady's bum, she couldn't even bring herself to get mad at you. We're more than willing to lose this bet."
The man dressed in a suit, whom they addressed as Mr. Holt, answered with a smug expression, "Back in Brimmopolis, they call me a ladies' man and the p**** conqueror. The number of women I've been with can easily top the number of clothes you have in your wardrobe. Did you think I wouldn't live up to my reputation?"
Just then, Nathan walked in.
Everyone in the room instantly quiet down, frowning at the outsider.
"Who the hell are you? Who let you in?" Mr. Holt exclaimed with displeasure in his
tone.
Nathan ignored his question, and asked in a nonchalant tone, "Were you the one who harassed my friend outside just now?"
Mr. Holt noticed Penny and Grace trailing behind Nathan just then. He glanced at Grace and finally understood what this was all about. A smile that formed on his lips as he threw a question back at Nathan, "Your wife?"
"My friend," Nathan growled lowly.
Mr. Holt grinned widely. "If she's not your wife, then it's none of your concern. Now get out!"
Nathan's jaw clenched when he heard this.
The hotel owner, Ross Cabana, hurried over with a group of hotel security guards at that moment.
Ross had a look of panic on his face when he queried, "Mr. Cross, what's the matter?"
Nathan pointed to Mr. Holt and said, "You are here just in time. This guy harassed my friend. You're the boss here. Either you take care of this matter in a way that satisfies us, or I do it myself."
In the private room, the group of people surrounding Mr. Holt curled their lips at Nathan. Then, they turned to look at Ross with amusement.
As expected, sweat beaded on Ross' forehead as he was caught amidst the conflict between Nathan and Mr. Holt. His face showed just how awkward he felt to be put in such a tough spot.
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