Chapter 45

I felt incredibly uncomfortable in the private room after Jennifer recognized me. It was as if I was trying too hard to maintain my composure in front of someone familiar. Thankfully, the night wrapped up early, so the awkwardness didn't drag on for too long. As I stepped out the back door of the nightclub, someone stopped me. In the dark, I couldn't see clearly and assumed it was just a drunk guest who had lost their way. "Edward, it's me." Hearing that voice, I realized it was Jennifer. "What are you doing here? Why aren't you going home this late?" I asked. Jennifer pulled an envelope from her bag and handed it to me. "I was waiting for you. When Luna was in the booth, I didn't feel comfortable giving it to you, so I waited here," she replied. I knew exactly what was in the envelope without having to look. I reached out and pushed it back toward her. "I can't accept this." Jennifer grew anxious at my refusal. "Edward, this is my tip for tonight. In that room, you were the ho