Chapter 288 The Perfect Opportunity

An ice-cube struck a glass with a crisp sound. Henry tipped his head back and drained the amber liquid in one swallow. He loosened his tie, then poured himself another full glass. The bar was awash in shifting light, heavy metal pounding through the space. Gabriel and Emily weren't ordinary after all. No wonder Sophia and Caleb had lost so badly. The trap Henry had spent so long setting, one he believed was flawless, had fallen inside their snare from the very beginning. He'd been toyed with. The sensation was unfamiliar and almost nostalgic. Still, that was what made it interesting. The opponents he faced before had all been too weak. They collapsed at the slightest pressure and never held his attention for long. Now, at last, two targets had appeared who were worth taking seriously. A cold smile curled Henry's lips. Just then, a woman dressed provocatively approached with a drink and slid onto the stool beside him, her body angling toward his as if by accident. "Hey, handso