Fredrick gave Nigel another fake smile as he responded.

“I can assure you that leaving the Lucas would be a very big mistake. There are already plans in motion to change the landscape of this city, and there’s only one family that can guarantee your investments into the future. I hope your family stays with us for many more years.”

This time, it was Nigel’s turn to frown when he noticed the underlying threat in Fredrick’s words. Although Fredrick never mentioned hurting anyone and didn’t even try to raise his voice, it was obvious that Fredrick was telling Nigel to be careful which side he chose in the future. Nigel couldn’t forget that although the Lucases were businessmen, they were first and foremost gangsters. Trying to get on the bad side of a family of gangsters was the worst thing you could ever try to do! Nigel coughed into his arm before he smiled and nodded at Fredrick, and he put his hand out towards his date and told her to come along as he continued moving up into the building. Fredrick watched him go for a few seconds before he clicked his tongue and decided to let this go. It was pointless getting annoyed at someone like Nigel.

Fredrick walked up the stairs, and the guards and servants there all bowed to him respectfully as he made his way inside and looked around at the brightly lit hall. There was a large space at the center of the hall where various people were mingling and speaking in hushed voices, and there was a balcony on the higher level where you could go to get a better view or to sit down. A bar on the left side had enough drinks for an army, and a live band played soft classical music that served as background noise for the conversations. This was how the members of high society carried out their own celebrations. Very classy. Very boring.

“Fredrick Lucas, I presume.”

A voice came

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