Chapter 222

"It’s a little bit intimidating with a guy like that around," Jason confided as we continued to sip Champagne and chat with Kat and Rita. We had regular interruptions from other party-goers, which was a nice way to become acquainted with everyone.

It stood out as notable that most of the high rollers weren’t very interested in crossing paths. They had their own agendas and poured their focus onto the girls they felt attracted to. Obviously, Jess and Kelly had done their homework on who would mesh with whom, and that included for Jason and me.

I was waiting for Jess to introduce me to the movie producer. She was standing with him at the party favors and caught a glimpse of me out of the side of her eye. She gave me a wink, then did a bump of coke off the back of his hand, before suggestively licking up the remnants. Jess then grabbed his hand and dragged him over toward Jason and me.

"John!" she exclaimed. "You simply must meet John Paul! Jo