>>18954088Much later that night at Club Xtacy, patrons in the VIP section of the club are met with the rare sight of the owner herself enjoying a night out in her own venue. After the loss at the PWE and its potential consequences for Cassie, this perhaps should have been a night of quiet solitude. But news of the B1 has brightened Cassie's mood considerably. The B1 is a real chance to make things right. And a chance to test herself against some of the women in the WWA that she hasn't yet encountered. It's perfect for her.
Cassie smiles as she spots Alphonso Q being escorted toward her by a member of her security team. Perhaps due to her drink, far from the first she'd had for the night, or her non-business related intentions for the would be reporter, Cassie's usual strict demeanour is absent.
"Alphonso! Just the man I want to see." She grabs his arm, leading him to a more secluded area of the club where the music, while still audible, lacks the volume that would make a coherent interview impossible. "I take it my employees already briefed you on the questions you're allowed to ask?"
Alphonso nods eagerly. "Absolutely. And can I just say Ms. Kade, thank you so much for this opportunity, and for the invitation to this wonderful club of yours."
Cassie laughs. "Oh please. It's nothing. I help you, you help me. that's what friends are for. We are friends now, aren't we?"
Doing his best to mask his nerves, Alphonso injects as much false confidence into his voice as he can muster. "Oh yes Ms. Kade absolutely. You look stunning, by the way."
"I know," Cassie replies. "Now, how about we get this interview done?"
