CHAPTER THIRTY SIX – ESCALATION

Before Cassie could process this information, a commotion near the entrance caught their attention. A group of young, clearly intoxicated men were trying to push their way past the bouncer. "Oh great," Vivian muttered. "Bachelor party. Just what we need." The bouncer managed to corral the group to a table, but their loud voices and boisterous behavior were already disrupting the club's usually subdued atmosphere. Marcus appeared again, looking annoyed. "Vivian, Cassie, handle this. Keep them under control and get them out of here as soon as possible." Cassie followed Vivian to the table, where the men were already demanding drinks. "Hey, sweetheart!" one called out to Cassie. "How about a round of shots for the future groom?" Cassie plastered on her professional smile. "Certainly, sir. What would you like?" As she took their order, she could feel the eyes of the other patrons on them, clearly displeased by the disruption. She hurried to the bar to prepare the drinks, her hands s