Chapter 55: The Brothers’ Club
The pulsating beat of the music enveloped the VIP floor, casting a vibrant, rhythmic spell over the night. Ian, Seb, Gabe and Lucy, sat at a plush, crescent-shaped booth, their presence commanding attention amidst the kaleidoscope of lights as they each nursed their drinks.
Seb leaned back against the plush upholstery, his dark hair slicked back, a sly grin playing on his lips. His eyes scanned the room, catching the appreciative glances from the ladies in the vicinity.
Ian, also in the mood to wind down, tapped out a rhythm on the table with his fingers, while winking flirtatiously at a woman who’d caught his eye.
Lucien, on the other hand, seemed impervious to the attention that his boyish charm and disheveled blond hair earned from the ladies.
Gabe was the most reserved of the bunch, his finely tailored suit and calm demeanor setting him apart. He took a sip of his scotch, studying the dance floor with a discerning eye. "You guys are drawing quite the crowd tonight," he remarked, his voice carrying a tone of amusement.
Ian rolled his eyes at Gabe as he remarked," It would have been better if the two of you would not have become such party poopers! We are here tonight to enjoy and yet, you are sitting here with a long face about Arabelle ignoring you while Lucy here is mooning over some crush like a schoolgirl!"
Lucien blushed and objected about having a crush, but his face belied his denial. Seb and Ian exchanged amused glances. "Looks like someone’s got it bad," Seb teased causing Lucien to glare at his brother and turn away his head. He needed to quickly divert his brother’s attention or they would tease him for the rest of the night.
Trying to shift the focus away from himself. "Speaking of crushes, what about our elder brother? He’s been awfully secretive about his mystery woman. Have you discovered anything more, Ian?"
Ian grimaced and chucked the rest of his beer. "Not yet. Other than the stunt Demon pulled at the airport, the girl still appears to be a figment of our imagination. And that reminds me, you will all be summoned by grandfather soon. He has discovered the existence of this mystery girlfriend and is intent on finding out her identity. So be prepared to be grilled.