Chapter 49

Curtis was just about to place the cigarette between his lips and leave when he heard Marceline's voice again. He turned to the two men standing by the door and coolly asked, "Who's inside?" The two men hadn't expected someone as high and mighty as Curtis to speak to them. Their faces flushed with excitement. "Mr. Wolfe, it's Bryson. He's taken a liking to some woman inside, and she's putting in quite a bit of a fight." Curtis usually didn't concern himself with matters like this, but he instinctively reached for the private room door. Just then, Jenna's voice called out from behind him, "Curtis." He paused and looked at her. His expression cooled instantly. "What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be resting at home?" "It's the same old problem. There's no need to rest. Aren't you going in?" "No, I'm just stepping out for a smoke." Curtis pulled his hand back, but just then, another sound came from inside the room. This time, he was sure he hadn't imagined it. He kicked the doo