Chapter 42: Confirmed
Day 6 - 8:15 PM - The Chillton Hotel Ballroom
Vincent’s eyes narrowed as he studied the figure following behind Celia. The man moved with the fluid confidence of someone accustomed to violence, his posture screaming military precision despite the formal setting. When several businessmen’s gazes lingered appreciatively on Celia’s entrance, the bodyguard’s smirk widened—not with amusement, but with the kind of predatory satisfaction that suggested he viewed their admiration as pathetic.
[SYSTEM ALERT]
New Protagonist Detected.
Name: Marcus (Mickey)
Luck Points: 2200
Current Threat Index: Medium
Vincent’s suspicions were confirmed. He’d been wondering about Celia’s mysterious new bodyguard for days, but David’s information network hadn’t been able to penetrate whatever background this man had constructed.
Time for more direct methods of investigation.
"Well, I guess I’ll just have to use this," Vincent murmured, accessing the system store with practiced efficiency.
[SYSTEM NOTIFICATION]
[VP — 1380 - 300 = 1080]