Blimey, My Kid's the Heir to the Billionaire Boss!
Chapter 721 The Art of the Game

Annika, with the Night Club's manager, Jonny, in tow, approached Sadie. Upon laying eyes on Sadie, Jonny was visibly taken aback, uttering in disbelief, "Is it you?" "Do you know our Miss?" Annika queried, her brows furrowed in confusion.

"I..." Jonny stuttered, his gaze fixed on Sadie. He blinked repeatedly, as if trying to dispel an illusion. Two years ago, he had learned from Serena about an unfortunate incident involving Sadie and Brenda, and their subsequent disappearance. Jonny had refrained from prying further into the matter, but he had a vague understanding that the Clemens family, desiring only the children, had cast aside Sadie and Brenda.

For the past two years, Jonny had treaded lightly, careful not to upset Micah, who hadn't visited the Night Club either.. Thus, Jonny had managed to maintain his position at the club unscathed.

On this particular day, Micah's arrival had been uneventful. Annika had approached Jonny about the Black Gold Private Room, and he had planned to deflect her inquiry. However, Annika had revealed her identity, prompting Jonny to reconsider. He knew he could not afford to offend someone of her stature, so he promised to personally address the matter with the host.

Yet, he was utterly unprepared for the revelation that Miss James was, in fact, the Sadie he had known years ago. This left Jonny perplexed. Why was Sadie unaware of the private room's owner? Why had she sent someone to investigate? "What's wrong?" Annika asked, noting Jonny's bewildered expression.

"Nothing," Jonny quickly regained his composure. As a seasoned professional, he understood that if Sadie had chosen not to disclose her identity, it meant she wished to leave her past behind. He decided to respect her decision and feigned ignorance, greeting her formally, "Hello, Miss James!"

Sadie turned to look at Jonny, replaceing his face vaguely familiar, but she couldn't place him.

"Miss James, I have prepared a private booth for you. Please follow me," Jonny offered.

After seating Sadie and her companions in the private booth and providing them with a selection of fine wines, Jonny reassured her, "Miss James, please relax. Your private room will be ready shortly."

Sadie didn't respond directly to Jonny. Instead, she turned to Annika, who promptly relayed, "I inquired earlier, but this Jonny claimed..."

"Apologies, Miss James!" Jonny interjected, his gaze lowered in deference. "Our company policy prohibits us from disclosing guest information. Please forgive us!"

Rather than pressing the issue, Sadie asked, "How long have you been working here?"

"For two and a half years," Jonny responded, his gaze still fixed on the floor, not daring to meet hers.

"Have you seen me here before?" Sadie questioned further.

"Well..." Jonny hesitated, his expression tightening.

"It seems you have," Sadie concluded.

Sadie realized something was amiss: she had visited the Night Club in Newark before and it appeared she had lost some of her memories.

Jonny stood silently to the side, not daring to utter a word. He was well aware of the James Group's formidable reputation, on par with the Clemens family. Given the respect the Clemens family accorded the James Group, he knew better than to cross them.

Yet, he was baffled as to why Sadie had changed her name and aligned herself with the James family.

Just then, a staff member approached with a report. Jonny promptly announced, "Miss James, your room is ready. Allow me to escort you."

Sadie set down her glass and followed Jonny towards the private room, with Annika, Arya, and the others trailing behind.

"Miss James, if you require any service, please don't hesitate to ask. I will arrange it immediately," Jonny offered eagerly.

"What kind of services do you provide here?" Sadie asked, her gaze sweeping over the elegantly dressed middle-aged women in the private booths, each accompanied by a handful of handsome young men. "Typically, when men come to enjoy themselves, they request the company of a few hostesses. As for the ladies..." Jonny began to explain.

"Outrageous!" Annika interjected.

Jonny immediately bowed his head, falling silent.

"Do women need to request men?" Sadie asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Well..." Jonny cleared his throat and cautiously replied, "That's the usual practice, but you can also simply enjoy a drink, listen to music, and relax."