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Chapter 16 - A Tangled Tango
ROCCO
As the casino winds down following the millionaires drunkenly falling into their limo a whole new tango begins.
How to get rid of every other person apart from Selene. Thankfully Jacob and Callum were the world's greatest wingmen.
"Everyone!" Jacob called out, taking off his suit jacket and rolling his white sleeves up. All the staff turned and looked. "We have smashed it tonight - drinks on us at the Jericho Bar! We will sort this place out tomorrow!"
The dozen or so croupiers, doormen and waitresses left cheered and filed into the locker room to get their coats.
I saw Troy talking to Selene furtively, she smiled widely at him and stroked his face. God I am incredibly relieved he's gay. Body and face from Baywatch that
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