Gus stared at Dustin for a full thirty seconds, yet no matter how he looked, he could not see anything remotely impressive about him.

"Is it really because of him that our lounge is about to be shut down?" he asked incredulously.

"Yes, Mr. Gus," the manager said. "Director Bailey personally called. He was absolutely furious and said outright that the lounge would be shut down."

"What's his background?"

"I don't know either, but when Captain Hamilton arrived, he was extremely respectful toward him. He even said that this was someone our Mabry family could not afford to offend."

Gus's face darkened.

He had no idea when such a figure had appeared in Hattan. This man could alarm the higher-ups and, with a single word, order the closure of his lounge without showing the slightest mercy.

"This is all your fault! You have brought disaster upon us!" Gus roared as he glared fiercely at the manager.

The manager knew he was in the wrong and did not dare to meet his eyes.

"This nightclub is one of my family's most important businesses. There is no way I am letting it go down just like that..." Gus gritted his teeth.

His eyes flickered as he glanced toward the group of well-dressed young heirs behind him. A barely perceptible smirk curled his lips.

"A man our Mabry family cannot afford to offend? Sure, Director Bailey carries weight in Hattan, but outside? What does he amount to?"

"Mr. Gus, are you thinking...?" The manager seemed to catch on.

Gus let out a cold chuckle before feigning remorse.

"Gentlemen, you've come all the way from Central Harbor, and I had hoped to entertain you properly... to ensure you had a great time..." he said apologetically. "But

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unfortunately, things have taken an unexpected turn. I fear I may have to

disappoint you. My deepest

regrets..."

Sure enough, most of the young heirs from Central Harbor frowned, and their expressions darkened in displeasure.

"Why don't you tell us what's going on? Is it because of that drunk?" one of them asked coldly.

That was exactly what Gus had been waiting for.

"Ah, this man is no ordinary

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