Chapter 32. A Place Where One Could Build Connection.

In Central where affluent people exist there is a special place wherein rich people from the upper-class families gather to make connections and indulge on their wealth.

The place where one couldn't easily access without a certain invitation from VIPs.

Neon Disc Club.

Unlike regular clubs, Neon outperformed, even much exceeding, every other club in Central City. With priceless decorative elements. With three stories occupied from floor to ceiling, everything within Neon Disc is significantly more expensive, yet individuals could care less about how much money the owner poured. Displaying their wealth means nothing to those spoiled brats from Central City.

"Nope"

Two guards from each side of the door are preventing the barrage of people wanting to enter.

"Do you know who i am? My father is a politician! Let me in or i will sue you!" The man shouted from the top of his lungs but the guard continued shaking his head. With their large bulky body, they stood like a giant wall with their piercing eyes glared at those who wanted to get inside.

No matter how strong your status are, if you do not have an invitations, you won't be permitted to get inside. 

Fortunately for Jared, Matthew instructed someone to deliver him a 'invitation' in a form of a badge. Unlike traditional paper invitations, Neon Disc only gave out badges to those who could get inside. When wealthy people enter frequently, they are given at least five badges, not only because they are loyal customers, but also because it helps bring in more wealthy clients, which is why the more wealthy individuals come and go, the more people want to get in because they want to attract wealthy individuals to their side and make connections.

As soon as Jared arrived, he put a smile on his face and walked towards the crowded front.

"Good evening"

The two guards unblocked the door as soon as they recognised the insignia on his collar, which was only the size of a cufflink.

His eyes are feasting about everything inside. From marble flooring to glass dance flooring, the people dancing in the center were surrounded by neon lights fixed to the ceiling and floor. The customers tables are made of glass with high-quality couches. The fancy paintings and glass figurines are everywhere. High-quality beverages and fancy foods, one could fetch a price of tens to hundreds of thousands in one order. 

Customers laughing with multiple women around them are wasting money like water. Talk about spending money. It appears that their pockets are as deep and wide as an ocean.

"Good evening, sir. Would you like a private room or just casual?" The waitress asked when she approached Jared.

Based on the choices asked by the waitress, there are private rooms, so the casual would be the tables scattered across the room.

"Casual. I'm waiting for a friend"

The waitress immediately understood and guided him towards the empty table. The comfiness of the couch put a smile on his face as soon as he sat down.

"What would you like to order?"

"Give me your most famous drink first, i will order it when my friend arrives"

"Of course, sir, i will get your order immediately"

As soon as the waitress left, Jared's eyes started roaming around the room. There are several empty couches, maybe because of the policy of 'invitation' and because of the club expansion to the third floor, or maybe because of those who are dancing in the center.

His eyes shifted around, observing everyone present. There was a certain group that stood out among those. It was a group of four people, with two men and two women on it.

Several people are also looking at their way but were contemplating whether to approach them or not. But the majority of those had the courage to speak but were immediately rejected.

It seems to him that the group is much higher standing than them.

But of course, he only came because of Matthew, and not getting his nose on them.

Soon, the waitress arrived with his order and immediately put it on the table. "Here is your order"

"Can i pay later?"

"Of course, sir. I forgot to introduce myself, i am Almira and i will be your waitress for tonight. If you like to order more, please press the button on the table and i will immediately come to you" she said and placed something on the table.

"Thanks"

With the waitress left, his eyes settled on the dance floor with his hand holding the glass, waiting for Matthew.

But oblivious to him, a pair of eyes are burning holes through him, eyeing him from where he was sitting. His masculine body paired with his tall frame and good-looking face, the solemn eyes and long eyelashes are burning from a strange sensation. The woman licked his lips with a smile on her face.

"What are you looking at?" The man across from her asked with furrowed brows.

"Please tell me it's not what i think it is" the other guy couldn't help but shake his head. The woman beside her followed her eyes to where she was looking.

"I know what you think, but please not now. Matthew will be here in a minute and said he would introduce us to someone. Please refrain from catching a prey"

"Anyway, who do think he will introduce to us? Do you have any idea?"

"Nah. I don't have any idea at all"

"Maybe a long time friend from other country?"

"C'mon! We've known each other since we were kids, we don't hide secrets from each other. If it's really a long time friend, we would know, and Matthew is not one to hide secrets from us"

No matter how much they think, none of them knows who the mysterious person is.

Just as everyone is in deep thoughts, the woman stood up and gently puff out her chest. "I can't wait anymore. I will get that gorgeous man tonight"

But before they could stop her, she left and walked towards Jared who was sitting on the other side of the table.

Her hips were swaying with each stride she took. Her curled burgundy hair flowed down her back, and her fitting red dress enveloped her body, showing her beautiful white bare legs. Every step she took, numerous greedy eyes fixed on her entire body. Men were drooling as they looked at her flawless physique. Women were envious of how perfect she is. Her possessions are not only eye-catching in the light, but also in terms of price.

Flaunting her money is nothing significant to her. She wanted to be the envy of everyone, to have her own spotlight. Her beauty is blinding. She was used to men gazing over her. She can have any man she wants without raising a finger.

And right now...she wanted Jared.

"Hi there, you look lonely alone, need some company?"

Jared's gaze turned to the woman standing on the edge of the couch. Jared could tell the woman was well-educated just by looking at her. He understood by her accessories, manners, and demeanor that she was not faking her affluence; he knew she had real money...but he didn't care.

"I'm Selestine Amon, and you are?" She asked with a gentle, almost seductive tone.

But instead of responding, Jared moved his gaze back to the partying. Selestine was enraged when she not only received no response, but was also disregarded. It dented her pride. When she turned her head to the other table, she noticed her friends trembling their bodies, trying not to laugh. It appears that they witnessed the humiliation she experienced.

She faced Jared and took a deep breath, trying to suppress her anger. She smiled at him and said, "i'm not trying to get a drink from you. I just thought you needed someone to talk to since you are alone. I didn't mean any harm. I could buy you a drink if you wanted" she defended herself, trying to erase the humiliation she received.

Jared, instead of answering, he gestures her to sit. Selestine who achieved what she wanted, immediately sat beside him.

"Again, i'm Selestine Amon. May i know your name?" Jared looked at her hand, asking for a shake.

She's not someone who are after money based on her look.

'is she perhaps here to flirt?'

Selestine, who was sitting beside him shifted her expression to doubt and couldn't help but asked. "Do you not know who i am?"

Deja Vu.

He felt somewhat familiar to the question which brings him to recall his encounter with the big star.

"Are you a celebrity?" He asked unsure.

Selestine gaped her mouth and swallow her saliva. "Wait. Are you not from here? How come you don't know who i am?"

Jared furrowed his brows trying to guess the identity of the woman who seems surprised by his answer.

'if not a celebrity, maybe a tycoon daughter? One of the rich woman in Central Capital?'

"I am from here, but i don't think i know you. Should i know you?" With that said, another blow of her pride struck once more.

"My goodness. I am Selestine Amon. Amon! You don't know?"

But seeing the unsure face and somewhat wonder expression, Selestine covered her mouth.

'he's from Central but he didn't know who i am?'

Seeing the shocked from Selestine's face, Jared's face lights up and immediately flick his fingers as he remembered the name.

"Amon? That online shopping platform all over Imperial Country? The leading online shopping market that took lead all over the online market?"

'what? Did i struck some gold? Who would have known someone powerful is sitting next to me'