I had spent years protecting people who would never protect me.
And tonight I was finished.
Marcus continued.
“Additionally, due to the physical assault committed against my client this evening, all financial sponsorship for this event has been withdrawn effective immediately.”
The venue manager’s face drained of color.
Jessica’s new husband looked horrified.
The open bar.
The catering.
The ballroom extension.
The entertainment.
All of it had been charged to my account.
And now it wasn’t.
The manager approached immediately.
“Someone will need to provide payment.”
Nobody moved.
Nobody volunteered.
