Ep10 | Ch. 27 - The Gaudy Side of Town; Ch. 28 - Walk Into the Light; Ch. 29 - I'm On Fire; Ch. 30 - Nobody Knows; Ch. 31 - Butterfly Caught.

Chapter 27 - The Gaudy Side of Town.

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Easton navigates the Pyramid Club’s reception hall, rejoining the vibrant crowd after expelling Romstoller. Amid casual conversations about the Club’s origins and its blend of music and investing, Easton deftly sidesteps probing questions from Mac about its security systems while maintaining the mystique of his silent partner, Rose. As cocktail hour concludes, the evening transitions toward dinner and presentations, offering Easton a brief respite from the weight of his secret burdens.

Chapter 28 - Walk Into the Light.

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Jayson finds himself surrounded by the world’s ultra-wealthy at the Club, marveling at their unapologetic pursuit of power while grappling with his own mission. His fixation on Rose—the enigmatic singer who seems entwined with his destiny—grounds him amidst the opulence. A heated exchange with Arbor CEO Ladonna Chambers highlights the tension between his pursuit of justice and her unapologetic dominance, as she defends her company’s secrets with thinly veiled threats. Despite the looming danger, Jayson’s resolve strengthens: clearing his client’s name and finding Rose are all that matter.

Chapter 29 - I'm on Fire.

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Mac’s evening at the Club is consumed by a covert mission to gather intelligence for Esri, who seeks to steal Rose’s diamond. As he scans for security vulnerabilities and replays Easton’s cryptic remarks about the Club’s protections, Mac finds his efforts frustratingly inadequate. A fleeting distraction comes with Rose’s haunting performance, her voice mesmerizing the crowd and momentarily captivating even him. Despite his admiration for the Club’s splendor and exclusivity, Mac knows he must betray it to ensure his survival—love for its allure eclipsed by the primal need to endure.

Chapter 30 - Nobody Knows.

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Mac’s quiet evening in sweatpants is interrupted by an ominous message on his UD: Esri’s “invitation” to DISCO ARDENT, which is more a command than a request. Forced to cancel dinner plans with his father, Mac reflects on his fall from grace—from his celebrated rise as a top restauranteur, gracing magazine covers, to his cocaine-fueled downfall and entanglement with Esri’s criminal empire. Haunted by the betrayal he must soon commit against the Club, and weighed down by guilt over disappointing his father, Mac resolves to endure it all to survive. But the cost of reclaiming his life feels impossibly steep.

Chapter 31 - Butterfly Caught.

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Mac visits DISCO ARDENT, a hedonistic nightclub, to meet Esri, who tightens her grip on him. Amidst the club’s chaotic decadence, Esri demands progress on his mission to retrieve the Club’s diamond while revealing its connection to advanced quantum tech. She escalates control by introducing Mac to a compromising scene of drugs, sex, and debauchery, forcing him to relinquish his moral resolve. Succumbing to the chaos, Mac accepts his descent into her world, realizing escape is no longer an option.