The Enigmatic Alexander Chase

Chapter 21: That midnight

That night, Ethan Bishop was at the VIP lounge of the Crimson Shot Bar, one of the most luxurious and elite bars in all of Pantheon Valley. He was there with a couple of friends, celebrating a new international deal acquisition he had made, thanks to his earlier interview. He was having the time of his life when suddenly—

“Ethan Bishop, for someone so bold and audacious, you really are an easy man to find,” a voice said.

Ethan Bishop's heart skipped a beat before he raised his gaze to see who had spoken. It was Jacob Harrington.

“Jayy, my man!” he beckoned excitedly.

Jacob and Ethan had known each other for quite some time. They had fought for the same causes and opposing ones. For lack of a better word, they were frenemies.

“Come on, have a seat! Join us,” Ethan Bishop invited cheerfully.

“I was hoping to speak to you alone,” Jacob said.

“Really? Is it that important?” Ethan Bishop asked, reluctant to leave the party just yet.

“Presumably so, I’m afraid,” Jacob explained.

“Can’t it w