Chapter 683

Samantha didn't want to go out dressed so casually. Her response was exactly what Xander wanted. He stood up, walked out the door, and said, "Okay. Get changed, and I'll be waiting in the doorway." … An hour later, a sleek, extended Lincoln pulled up at the entrance of Phantom. After seeing the distinctive license plate at the back, the doorman hurried over and stood by the car door, bowing slightly as he waited. Xander got out first and tossed the car key toward the doorman. Then, he went around to the other side of the car and opened the door for Samantha. Samantha smiled and nodded at him as she stepped out gracefully, linking her arm through his. They walked forward side by side. "Hang on to my key. I'll come for it in a bit," Xander said simply to the doorman before leading Samantha inside. Pounding heavy-metal music blared at a deafening volume. Multicolored neon lights kept flashing throughout the hall. The once-crowded dance floor now held only a handful of people. The