Chapter 751

Just as Valerie grabbed my arm, she pulled a thick wad of cash from her pocket and shoved it into my hand. "Ms. Meyer, what's this about?" I asked, though deep down, I already had a good guess. I still kept a confused look on my face. "Think of it as my treat. You and your friends can stay here for free." I looked down at the cash in my hand. The room cost 100 dollars a night. Four nights meant 400 dollars per room, two rooms would be 800 dollars total. Yet, she had given me 1,000 dollars. "I just found out that you're a big shot, Mr. Palmer. Think of this as a goodwill gesture between us!" Valerie said quickly, clearly having rehearsed her excuse. With no other choice, I nodded and slipped the cash into my pocket before heading upstairs without a second thought. Shortly after I disappeared up the stairs, a side door cracked open. Buck stepped out, walking toward Valerie while glancing at the stairwell. "Well? Did he take the cash?" Valerie nodded. "1,000 dollars. He took it al