Chapter 33
ron / partner: Jever heard of supply and demand? If you hand out VIP cards like candy, people are gonna think our hotal’s gone the uch, and you asked for eight?)
Sheron: want eight
She paused, then added: [I found my family. These are for my brothers.]
Her partner: [Damn, why didn’t you say so earlier? Your family’s our family. They’re getting Super VIP cards, no questions asked. Besides us four Founders, Super VIPs rank highest. Deal?]
Sharon: [Deal.]
On the other end, the arrangements were already being made. The once- -vanished organization known as Queen’s Fan Club quietly resurfaced in the
shadows.
Five years ago, this mysterious group had been quite famous. People with real power across different countries had all crossed paths with them at some point, though the business they handled varied from case to case.
Their business empire sprawled across countless industries, too many to even keep track of. They were bold, untouchable, fiercely protective of their own, and they had made more than a few enemies.
But their enemies didn’t even know who they really were, much less how to get back at them.
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Then, five years ago, Queen’s Fan Club had disappeared without a trace. Everyone thought they had been killed by their enemies. But it turned out that they had just gone underground.
That key dug out from the grave reconnected hidden corners across the world, and the name Queen’s Fan Club started popping up again in the intel of some major players.
But just like before, no one could track them down. Everyone knew they existed. No one knew where they were.
Sharon took a deep breath and walked out of the bathroom with a bright smile on her face.
Joan remarked, “Ms. Vance, you seem to be in a really good mood!”
Sharon chuckled, “Yeah. It’s a good day after all.”
She went to check on Martin, Alyssa, and their kids, planning to take them out shopping. She remembered Gloria mentioning she wanted some new clothes for school.
But just as they were about to leave, Sharon spotted eight men lined up neatly, all dressed in crisp white suits, looking like they were about to walk into a wedding–or star in one.
Sharon frowned slightly. “Why are you guys dressed like this?”
Richard answered, “We’re going shopping with you.”
They figured this was Sharon’s first shopping trip since they reunited, and there was no way they were going to miss a second of it.
After all, they’d already missed out on so much of her childhood. Now, every single moment with her felt way too precious to let slip by.
“Then who are they?” Sharon couldn’t take it anymore and pointed at the crowd standing pitifully in the lobby, each holding files, laptops, and stacks of
documents.
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ichard waved his hand diamhsively “Didn’t you hear her question? What the you, mute is
ont of the people answered nervously, “Mr Richard Vance, there’s an emergency at Vanguard Harbour. They need your there to hand ba
Mr. Wallace Vance, the headquarters is signing a major strategic contract today. They need your signature, and a lot of media and executives waiting
“Mr. Julian Vance, the President is scheduled to visit. As the official in charge, you need to be there to receive him.”
“Mr. Patrick Vance, filming for your key scenes is set to start today. They’ve been waiting an entire month, and now only your scenes are left to shoot. If you drag it out any longer, the director’s gonna lose it.”
“Mr. Aaron Vance, there’s a major issue with the newly developed electronic chip. They’ve been waiting for you to check it.”
“Mr. Marcus Vance, a whole backlog of patients has been piling up while you’ve been gone. They’re waiting for your surgeries.”
“Mr. Jeffrey Vance, the lab needs you back to take charge immediately.”
“Mr. Marvin Vance, three socialites you used to date are claiming they’re pregnant and saying the babies are yours. They’re demanding you take responsibility.”
Marvin stomped his foot in rage. “Who the hell told you to say that? Did I freaking give you permission?”
He thought, ‘Why is it that all my brothers are successful and respectable at a young age, and I’m the only one stuck being a jobless playboy?
‘Starting today, I’m done with that reputation. I’m gonna get my act together and be a good brother with a real career.‘
Sharon pressed her lips together. “Go take care of your work. I need to talk to my foster dad. They’re pretty scared of you guys.”
She figured her brothers must have a ton of things to deal with after being gone so long.
However, all eight of them said in unison, “No.” They flat–out refused. They had to stay with their sister.
Sharon didn’t argue. She just stood there quietly, looking up at her brothers with those pretty, innocent eyes.
Ten seconds later, all eight men turned their heads away, covering their noses, each of them thinking, ‘Nope, no way. How the hell are we supposed to say no to that face?‘
In the end, Sharon won. She left with her bodyguards to go shopping.
Three days later, Martin was ready to take his family back home. Alyssa had originally planned to stay, but after the kidnapping scare, she refused no matter what.
She wasn’t stupid. It was obvious the Vance Mansion and this side were like oil and water.
Alyssa thought, ‘What if another fight breaks out and we get kidnapped again? I can’t handle that kind of scare anymore.’
Sharon didn’t push them to stay. Instead, she bought a ton of gifts and sent Martin’s family off at the airport.
As for her eight brothers, they had been quite busy these past few days. A lot had happened while they were missing, and now there was a mountain of work waiting for them.
But no matter how busy they were, they always made it back for dinner with her every night. She thought, ‘It feels so good to have people who care so
much about me.‘
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Joan sounded a little resentful. “And your brothers got blacklisted along with her.”
That hotel was way more than just a hotel.
Sharon stayed quiet for a moment, finally realizing there had been all these little twists and turns. She thought, “Yeah, that totally soun my crew would pull
She patted Joan on the shoulder. “Relax. Starting today, my brothers are going to be Super VIPs at Atlantis Hotel.”
Joan looked confused. “What? How come?”
Sharon said, “Because I’m the luckiest girl alive. Anything I want is bound to happen.”
She thought, ‘I really am the kind of girl who gets whatever she wishes for.”
After heading out, they drove to the front of Atlantis Hotel.
Joan was still nervous. “Ms. Vance, maybe we should just forget it.”
She couldn’t bear to watch Sharon getting turned away at the door. If Richard found out, he’d probably tear this whole place down.
Before Sharon even got out of the car, hotel staff came rushing out, lining up on both sides, standing at attention like they were about to welcome someone really important.
She stepped out, looking up at the hotel again, her gaze turning a little complicated.
She thought, ‘Who would’ve guessed this hotel actually belongs to me? Last time I even had to borrow someone else’s card just to stay here. This is so embarrassing
Clearing her throat, Sharon was about to walk through the doors when someone stopped her.
The staffer said coldly, “Sorry, Ms. Vance, you’re not allowed inside.”
