OLIVER'S RISE TO INFLUENCE

CHAPTER SIXTY. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Oliver and Anita had barely settled into their VIP space when Mr. Smith walked through the door. The moment Oliver saw him, a sinking feeling took hold in his gut. This was not going to be pleasant.

To make matters worse, Mr. Smith wasn't alone—he had a lady with him, and Oliver could already foresee the drama that was about to unfold.

Mr. Smith had always harbored a deep-seated hatred for Oliver, a grudge that had only intensified after their last confrontation at the office, where Oliver had fired him and relieved him of his duties. That moment had been the pinnacle of their enmity, and Mr. Smith had made it clear that he would seek revenge.

Seeing him here now, at the Luxor, would only mean that the retribution Mr. Smith had planned was about to begin.

Anita, sensing Oliver's unease, leaned in closer and whispered, "What's wrong?"

Without taking his eyes off Mr. Smith, Oliver replied in a low, tense voice, "It’s about to get messy."

Mr. Smith, spotting Oliver in the VIP section,