Chapter 410

Celine nodded. "Okay."

The three of them passed a restaurant bar blasting heavy metal music. Inside, young men and women danced wildly. Two girls rushed toward them. "Hurry! The headliner's here! Oh my gosh, his body is incredible! We're in for a treat!"

Celine, Robin, and Hailey stopped. Robin said, "This bar is famous. I've heard there's a headliner who especially attracts rich women. He does a striptease, and the tips just keep rolling in." Hailey added, "I've heard that too. I heard all the servers are muscular with six-packs. Let's go see for ourselves."

Celine agreed. "Alright, let's go."

They squeezed into the already packed bar, the crowd gathered around the stage. Handsome men performed onstage as the music blared, the crowd chanting, "Take it off! Take it off!" The men began to strip.

In the center stood the star, dressed in a black tank top and pants, his face hidden by a mask. Robin asked, "Is that the headliner? Wow, his body is amazing!" Celine said, "The body's great, Hailey?" Noticing Hailey's trance-like stare at the headliner, Celine called out to her.

Hailey had instantly recognized him. The headliner was Declan. Though masked, his cold, wild aura was unmistakable. She hadn't expected to see him here, bathed in the dazzling stage lights, the wealthy women below screaming with excitement. "Take it off! Take off your shirt!" they shouted.

Hailey couldn't look away as Declan ripped open his tank top, revealing his muscular chest. The finely chiseled muscles sent the crowd into a frenzy.

Then, the host stepped onto the stage. "Are you all enjoying the show, ladies? If you're having a good time, give a little something to show your appreciation." A waiter brought a tray, and the women eagerly filled it with bills. One woman exclaimed, "I want to touch him! I've got plenty of money!" Others joined in, shouting, "Give me a turn! I've got money too!" "I've got more money!" They were practically fighting over him.

Enjoying the spectacle, Robin said, "I didn't expect the headliner to be this popular. He just takes off his clothes and gets tips—basically a male escort. If he's offering intimate company, I'm sure the price goes up."

Before anyone could react, Hailey countered, "He wouldn't do that." Celine and Robin turned to her. "Hailey, how do you know? Do you know him?"

Hailey certainly knew him, but since Declan was masked, she assumed he didn't want to be recognized, so she remained quiet. She responded, "Not everyone doing this kind of work is a male escort. Maybe his family's struggling, and he's just trying to make money. Something like that."

Celine and Robin exchanged puzzled glances. Why was Hailey defending him so much? Hailey quickly grabbed their arms. "Let's get closer." They squeezed to the front. Hailey's eyes met Declan's, and he seemed to notice her. She was sure he had his boundaries. He wouldn't sell...