Chapter 444 - Hannah Brown

Suzy pursed her lips while thinking about how to respond to Irene's proposal to collaborate. She tried working with some other women who were coveting Hunter and Max, and all those ended as failures. The ones who were after Hunter ended up messing up with plans because they feared that Suzy will monopolize Hunter once she gets her hands on him, and the ones who were after Max were utterly useless and they chickened out before anything of significance happened.

Suzy had to admit that working together with a shrewd and determined woman like Irene can be beneficial.

"OK. But first, I want to know what your name is."

Irene smiled. "Hannah."

Suzy didn't believe her. "Can you prove it?"

Irene reached into her purse and showed the ID with an address in Chicago on the name Hannah Brown.

Suzy was wrong to assume that Irene does not have a fake ID.

Irene had several contingency plans that allow her to hide in plain sight and wait for the right opportunity to strike. Because of Max, she lost her job, career, and dignity as a woman and she will not leave him scot-free even if it's the last thing she does.

Suzy relaxed after reading the information on the ID. "Alright. Nice to meet you, Hannah. You don't need to remove those oversized sunglasses, I believe you have your reasons for wearing them."

Irene smiled and kept her phone back while thinking that Suzy might not be so smart how much Irene was giving her credit before.

Suzy fiddled with her phone for a second and Irene's phone beeped. Suzy gestured to Irene to check it while explaining: "Max's girlfriend, Elizabeth Williams is the maid of honor, and this is the information on the club and the hotel where she made reservations for tonight. Below it, you will see where guys will be at that same time."

Irene grimaced at the mentioning of Liz's name. God, how she hated the woman!

Irene took a moment to scroll through the information that Irene sent. "The groom and his party are going to a strip club?"

Irene was not sure how reliable this was. Sure, Max had a lecherous reputation, but he never went to places like a strip club, and also there was Hunter who always had a prim and proper image. Would Hunter go to such a place?

Suzy cringed when Irene called Hunter a 'groom'. It will not happen, not on Suzy's watch.

"The Dark Knight is much more than just a strip club. Every room has a great view of the show below, and the club also offers high-end food and beverage options, and also…" Suzy made a dramatic pause before continuing: "They have bedrooms where clients can indulge in exclusive services that go beyond lap dancing. In that place, as long as you pay, anything goes. Men go there to relive their wildest fantasies." Suzy saw that Irene was still apprehensive. "Look, I have my resources, and this is what they booked. You can trust me or not, but I am confident that my information is solid. Because of all the services and the discretion that Dark Knight offers, many people with deep pockets have their bachelor's parties there."

Irene responded with a small nod and thought about options. With Liz and Max being in two separate places, and more than ten hours to plan her moves, the possibility of this day ending as a success increased.

On one side, Liz will be in a packed nightclub, so it will be easy to approach her. However, Max will make sure that there is heavy security around her.

On the other side, Max will be in a strip club. Drinking, having fun… but that exclusive service is also another challenge… "If that strip club is so high-end, how does one get in?"

Suzy smiled. "I have my ways. Do we have a deal, Hannah?"

Suzy extended her hand toward Irene, and Irene shook it.

Irene liked Suzy's confidence, but… "I don't want to commit to anything until I understand the situation. I assume that you will not sit idle."

Suzy's smile widened. "I have connections to get us close to our targets, and I also have different stimulants to help them lose their inhibitions. If we expose guys' debauchery, girls will not take it well. If we prove that girls are loose, the Anderson brothers will not tolerate their presence. They might be in love, but their pride as men overtakes everything, especially when it gets exposed to the public..."

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As part of Mia's bachelorette's party, girls met for lunch and then proceeded to their next destination: a luxurious spa which caters to customers with deep pockets.

They were heading to an exclusive all-afternoon treatment that included facials, manicures, pedicures, massage, waxing… and the full treatment will be completed with hairstyling, makeup, and a perfect outfit for a fancy dinner, followed by a night in the town that will end in the Presidential suite of the Hilton hotel.

The service was in a suite-like room that had endless snacks and beverages coming.

Comfy sofas framed the spacious room, and eight spa-treatment tables were arranged in the middle.

The suite had a separate bedroom that was used for treatments that require privacy (like Brazilian waxing).

The girl-group consisted of Mia, Liz, Brianna, Sabrina, Olivia, Angela, Andrea, and Grace, and they were served by a small army of beauty technicians.

Mia didn't want a larger number of girls attending because she wanted it to be a group of friends with whom she can relax and enjoy without holding back. All the girls present knew each other and were interconnected, except for Grace who was not familiar with Angela and Andrea.

Grace grew up a few properties away from the Anderson family, and she knew Max, Hunter, and Sabrina from a young age. Hunter and Grace went together to high school and they were tight as siblings, until college when they drifted away, but Grace maintained a good relationship with the Anderson family in general.

Grace and Jake flirted at the Fourth of July party at the Anderson villa, and shortly after that, they started dating.

Over time, Mia and Grace got close. Well, not close-close but Grace and Jake went out on a double date with Mia and Hunter a few times and Mia has a good opinion of Grace.

Grace also joined on a few group dinners with Andersons and with Jake's friends, so she got to know Liz, Bri, and Olivia as well.

"You seem to be super-happy…", Sabrina said to Liz who was unable to stop grinning even though the skin technician told Liz to relax her face in order to apply the treatment.

Liz was waiting for someone to ask so that it can be more dramatic. "I got an invitation to be a presenter to the symposium of neurosurgeons in Las Vegas this June."

"Really?", Mia asked with her eyes open wide.

"Mhm…", Liz hummed in confirmation while bobbing her head.

"Oh, oh! That is wonderful!", Brianna said enthusiastically.

Mia and Brianna both knew how important this invitation was for Liz.

"I thought you said that it's out of your reach…", Olivia said stiffly because the facemask hardened on her face, and she didn't want to crack it.

"I thought so too, but my work with Dr. Thomas attracted attention and they want me to talk about the importance of collaborating with other branches of medicine, with the focus on the type of work I did with Dr. Thomas."

"So, getting shot was not in vain.", Andrea said sarcastically.

Liz frowned. "Do you need to remind me of that?"

"And who will remind you of your recklessness if not I?", Andrea asked matter-of-factly.

Mia waved her hand, indicating to Andrea to drop the topic. "We all know that you are worried about Liz. And we are all with you in the same boat. But things ended well, and Liz achieved her goal and that is an extra reason to celebrate!"

Angela listened to the banter and giggles and she smiled, happy to be there. She thought that all these ladies are independent and impressive, and she hoped that one day she can be one of them.

"How are you holding on?", Mia's question startled Angela out of her thoughts. She spaced out and didn't notice that Mia moved to sit on the sofa next to her.

"I'm fine. This is exciting. I've never had full styling done before and I look forward to seeing how it will turn out."

Mia bobbed her head. "We will make sure you are super-sexy, and you find yourself your prince charming."

Angela's eyes widened. "I… I don't want one. Who finds a prince by being sexy? Besides, I am fine on my own."

"No, you are not, sweetie. Everyone needs someone. Now you have us, and tomorrow… who knows?", Mia ended in a signing voice.

Angela frowned. "What are you saying? That I need a man to be happy? Who cares about that sinful demon?"

"That is not what I said.", Mia said through giggles because Angela revealed what was on her mind, and Mia was confident that the 'sinful demon' Angela mentioned was Derek. Mia understood that Angela is a simple girl who says what's on her mind even when she is trying to conceal it, and that is exactly like Derek who speaks without filter and without thinking about the consequences.

Mia patted Angela's shoulder gently. "My only hope is that you don't shut down because of one bad experience. Sure, you should be more cautious, but don't close your eyes because you never know what might come your way."

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