Chapter 22 As Relentless as a Ghost

Night fell, and the city lights flickered to life. Outside Crown Club, luxury cars lined the entrance beneath the glow of neon lights. It was one of the city's most notorious playgrounds for the wealthy. Nancy followed the address and stopped outside Room 303. The moment she cracked the door open, a wave of pounding music and raucous laughter hit her. The air inside was thick with smoke and alcohol. In the center, Joseph was the star of the show—arms around a pair of women, surrounded by sycophants as he bragged and bellowed, reveling in his own importance. "You should've seen Sebastian's face! He looked like he'd swallowed a gym sock! Mark my words—Gates family's future belongs to me!" Nancy stood at the entrance, listening, the corner of her mouth twitching with disdain. A fool like him—if Sebastian hadn't set the trap himself, Joseph wouldn't even be able to reach the hem of Sebastian's coat. She sneered inwardly but quickly replaced it with a respectful smile. Lowering her