CHAPTER 1 :  Business As Usual
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A man walked into the Desert Landscape Garden at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and noticed the woman he admired once again. She was as beautiful and radiant as ever. She had a particular glow to her that shone on ever inch of her body. Every time she smiled the sun was caught in her eyes. Each time she laughed her hair flew back beautifully. She mesmerized him each time he walked past her.

He longed to ask her out but he knew it was impossible. She was way out of his league, like a star shining bright in the heavens. So everyday he walked past her trying to hold his desires for her because he felt she was something he could only hold in his dreams.

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She saw that man looking at her once again. She noticed he was very handsome. She knew him from one of her classes, but she never had the nerve to talk to him. There was this successful ambition luring beneath him. He had a sophistication and class she couldn't describe. His charm was irresistible even when he wasnt using it, she felt as if she was completely under his spell.

He was different from other people she knew. He was much better than what she deserved. She wanted to be by his side but she knew it was impossible. She wasn't worthy of such a great man. He was the 'Sun' she couldnt look at because his greatness would blind her.

However, as fate would have it, when he walked past her today someone ran past her, causing her to trip and luckily he caught her in time. The two who shared a deep passion for each other so as they stared deeply into each other's eyes, they became transfixed on a moment of tense emotions. It was a moment when dreams came true and wishes were fulfilled. 

The sun shined brightly that day and the skies were clear. A wonderful Spring day they would never forget.

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3 MONTHS LATER ...

A beautiful woman with was dancing on top of the stage at
Sapphire strip club. She seemed to be looking distantly out into the room. She was still clothes down to her bra and underwear, if that was considered clothing. This dancer was different from all the other dancers. She was never nude, she made her own schedule, and she never accompanied the men to VIP rooms.

She hated her job. She didn't care much about dancing in front of men it was just that sometimes their eyes held something more than she could bear. There were sometimes where she wanted to forget about this job but she knew it was impossible. Even if she tried she didn't know where to go. This was her life whether she liked it or not. She couldn't advance even if she was smart enough to. Her
father wouldn't allow it. She was here because he wanted her there!

She continued dancing and decided to ignore the crowd of men, but was somehow lured to a man wearing a navy blue Armani suit that just walked in. He was quite handsome and the way he carried himself was captivating. She immediately took her eyes off him when she noticed herself staring. He looked back at her but didn't seem interested.

Unexpectedly, a fight broke out, but this was not the normal fights that broke out at clubs and bars, this was one that belonged to the Asian Triads in Las Vegas. People started scattering since they heard gun shots. The dancer stood on the stage. Everyone was running around so hastily, she couldn't get off stage.

Suddenly, she noticed a gun being aimed at her. She jumped off the stage and ended up nearby the handsome man she saw walking in earlier. He smiled to greet her just like a gentleman. She would normally consider it an act but at a crisis like this, he was still able to a gentleman, amazed her.

"Hi, the name's Louis, and you?" he asked suavely embracing her in his arms.

More gun shots were fired. More people were running. Then tLouis picked up the dancer and shot a gun at someone nearby. She was stunned. He immediately pushed her under the table and shot at another man. Then someone kicked him from behind. He fell but still had a hold of his gun.

Another man grabbed the dancer and dragged her out from under the table. She tried to resist but couldn't get out of his grasp. Louisimmediately shot the man and ran to the dancer. "Are you okay?" he asked her.

She nodded. Three men came in to help him. Finally the shoot out was over and he took off his jacket to cover her. She was amazed by his chivalry. She definitely never expected something like that. He smiled at her and tended her wounds. A smile was all it took because now she knew she was caught in his charm and would follow him to the end of the world.

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2 MONTHS LATER...


Three young men were walking around
Mandalay Bay Casino. The eldest of the three was wearing a nice black Versace suit, a gray collared shirt, and a midnight blue tie. He was nodding his head and flipping a coin in his hand as he examined all the individuals gambling in the casino. The second was wearing a navy blue Armani suit, ocean blue collar shirt and a silver gray tie. He was talking to the third man who was simply in a white t-shirt and jeans with a brown Gucci coat over it.

A Caucasian cocktail waitress noticed them and walked over to greet them. "Hello Mister Wongs!" she said giving them a cute smile as she bent down to expose her cleavage. She was blessed with more than ample cleavage. It pressed out of her top as if they needed another shirt to pop into.

The youngest one smiled as he looked at her name tag. "Hello Pam!" he said licking his lips. He could never resist a pretty face or a body like that. He wrapped his arms around her and looked at the other two men. "Okay bros I'll see you two later." He said walking off with Pam.

The elder one looked at the second one and said, "Dam! What are we going to do with Nic?"

"I don't know Ekin." The second one said. "I think he takes after you." He joked.

Ekin looked at him, "Shut up Louis, you're the one that fucks around all the time."

Louis placed his arms on Ekin's shoulder, "Get over it man!" he shrugged Ekin's shoulder playfully.

Ekin chuckled and the two brothers walked off to finish the rounds of their casino. They were the
Wong brothers who owned a large portion of casinos in Las Vegas. Mandalay Bay was only one of their four casinos. They also owned Bellagio, MGM Grand, and New York New York. Their parents had passed away and they have no other family, only each other so they were very close.

They made their living off the typical bad habits of humans; gambling, drinking, strip clubs, and drugs. It was the only way to live especially in a fast town like Las Vegas, Nevada. Las Vegas is one of the most cosmopolitan cities of the United States with over 14 million visitors annually, all ready to waste their money into the sink hole of the Vegas Casinos.

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Nic had taken Pam into Suite 6, his personal hotel suite; always on reserve for his needs. As they were entering the suite, Pam quickly started kissing him and ripping off her own clothing as he pressed her firmly against the wall kissing her too. As soon as their clothing came off he entered her. Pumping her up, filling her with juices then he nibbled on her nipples erecting them to their peak. She moaned with exhilaration. He smiled at his triumph and continued pushing with delight between her legs.

After coming to a complete orgasm he got off Pam and fell onto his sofa completely nude. He reached for his Gucci coat and pulled out a cigarette. Pam was breathing heavily not believing what just happened. She always hoped to get one of them to notice her so that she wouldn't have to work. She hoped Nic would approve of her then she could be his lover. Everyone knew being a mistress to any of the
Wong Brothers was very rewarding for any woman.

She walked over to Nick and reached into his jacket to pull out a lighter. He smiled smugly and let her light it. "That was so good." She said nervously as she gently rubbed his thigh and moved inward for more.

He grabbed her hands before they went anywhere further. "Put your clothes back on. You're still on duty." He said softly.

She smiled lustfully as she moved closer to him and said, "Pleasing my boss is my number one priority. Are you sure you want me to leave?" she asked with a playful pout.

Nic smiled arrogantly and reached for his coat once again as he pulled out $200 dollars. "Close the door when you leave." He said standing up and throwing the money in her face. He walked towards the bathroom to get his robe.

"I didn't sleep with you for this!" she said rather irritated.

Nic smirked. "The Wong's wealth, power, and privileges are not for you. But if its money you want, you better take what I gave you and leave."

Pam tried to change his mind, "I've always wanted to be your woman, I don't care about anything else."She said trying to come closer to him to seduce him.

He immediately blocked her and said, "It's not easy to be my bitch, so you either leave now or suffer the consequences."

Knowing her plans have been foiled she got up screamed, "You bastard!" as she tried to pound him.

"If you want the money you better take it. But get out of my face and don't come back!" he shouted in a vicious tone as he threw her towards the ground.

She trembled as she touched herself. She realized she had no clothes on. She scrambled to her clothes and put them on. Nic walked into his bathroom. Her plans of seducing him didn't work. She turned to look at the money and grabbed it. Then as she was leaving she saw his wallet, opened it, and grabbed the rest of the money in there too and threw his wallet on the floor as she ran out cursing him.

Nic came out of the bathroom adjusting his robe after she left. He shook his head. She was just another girl to sleep with, another woman he conquered. He smirked at his wallet on the floor. He knew she had taken all his money. He didn't really care, money was not important to him. He had tons of it. He sat on his bed and turned on the TV. He flipped through the channels trying to see if there was anything interesting to watch.

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Ekin and Louis continued to walk around when suddenly Ekin stopped. He saw a man sitting at the $500 Poker table who looked like he was cheating. He motioned to Louis who quickly understood what he meant. The two took their precaution as they encircled the man and changed position with the dealer.

The man laughed maliciously as he collected his winnings. Ekin dealt another set and raised the stakes on the man. The man laughed boastfully as he raised the stakes higher. Ekin showed his first card which was a 9 of spades with an unknown card at the bottom. The man didn't seem nervous with a 10 of hearts. He continued to raise the bet and soon Ekin's cards were 9, 10, J, Q while the cheater's cards were 10, J, Q, A with and unknown card. The covered one was still unknown.

The man became nervous and quickly switched his 8 card to a King. Louis caught him and slammed his head onto the table. "How dare you cheat in my casino!" he yelled. The crowd around them dispersed a little.

Ekin grinned and said, "Take him with us." He walked towards his office and motioned the dealers to continue. Ekin left the cheater's chips on the table.

"Free Chips for everyone!" Louis said throwing the chips in the air.

The crowd clamored around to get it while Ekin and Louis walked into Ekin's office with the cheater. Soon three of Ekin's followers; Jordan Chan, Michael Tse, and Jerry Lamb came into the room. They each took turn beating on the guy. His face was bruised purple like an eggplant and his lips swollen, but they didn't care. They beat him until he gushed out blood from his mouth. Then they threaten to chop off his fingers if they ever saw him in any of their casinos again. He understood and limped out in fear.

They all laughed and Ekin said he'll treat to a round of drinks in the
Dragon Lounge. Louis said he'll pass because he had other business to attend to. Jordan, Michael, and Jerry accompanied him.

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MEANWHILE...

A young woman was sitting at the
Dragon Lounge nervously holding onto her purse. The drunk dancers around her and people drinking crazily were bothering her. She stood up and pinched her nose as she tried to stay away from the heavy smoking that was going on around her. Finally the people she was waiting for came in; Ekin walked in with his followers. She eyed them and they noticed her. Ekin noticed her immediately and was momentarily captured by her beauty but continued walking to his seat.

"What are you looking at??" Jerry asked as Jordan gave her a mean stare just to look tough.

"Hi my name is Nnadia Chan, are you two under the Wong Brothers?" she asked taking notice of Ekin.

"Yeah why?" Michael asked her as Jerry held his fist in front of her.

"I need to borrow some money and I heard that the Wong brothers have a very good low interest."

Jordan stood up and walked towards her. "So its money you want?" he said shaking his cigarette out of its box as he walked around her.

She nodded not so sure how to react towards them. "Yes." She said softly.

Jordan placed his arms around her shoulders. "If you know what to do then I'll be more than happy to help you." He said with a devilish smirk.

Nadia pushed his hands off her. "Please don't insult me." she demanded and back up.

"You want money or you want a reputation?" he asked placing his arms around her once more.

"I need the money but I'd rather have a clean reputation!" she said walking off angrily.

Then suddenly Ekin stood in front of her. "How much do you need?" he asked.

She hesitated but she replied because she needed the money. "I need at least $200,000." She replied.

"Deal." he said snapping his fingers for his followers to bring him the money.

They immediately brought over the cash. She looked at it and then turned to him to give him a hesitant look. "There's no sex involved." He said reassuring her as he handed her the money.

Nnadia grabbed the money. I'll pay you back soon?" she said and ran out of the Dragon Lounge.

Michael watched Nadia leave the lounge, "$200,000 for that piece of ass might be too much bro!"

Jordan looked at Ekin, "You wanna fuck her, don't you?" he asked with a devilish grin.

Ekin playfully shoved them. "She seemed virtuous so I decided to let her borrow the money. Women like that don't come around so often" He said trying to look serious.

"Is that's why you didn't tell her to sign a promissory note?" Jerry teased. They all laughed and Ekin pushed them out of his way to go back to his table and drink. They all followed him laughing and joking.

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Louis on the other hand is off to his regular habits. He was eyeing the dancer he saved a few months ago at Sapphire and went to see her. He walked into the dark strip club and looked around. The girl he was interested in was not on the stage yet so he sat there waiting for her.

Moments later she entered the stage dressed in a blue angels costume which consisted of a Navy blue feathered wings on the back and a Navy blue satin bikini. He was captivated by her beauty. She noticed him too. He was her regular client now after they met a while back. She danced her routine 30 minute show then went into his V.I.P. room to meet him. She didn't see him and immediately became disappointed.

Louis quietly walked into the room and threw his arms around her from behind. She pouted playfully,"How dare you scare me!" she said in a seductive tone.

Louis smiled. "I'm going to do more than scare you." He said as he quickly turned her around and stared kissing her. She wrapped her arms around him to bring his kisses to her.

Without notice, one of Louis's followers, Kevin Cheng opened the door. "Boss, we've got an issue at New York." He said quickly.   Then he noticed the girl who still had her arms wrapped around Louis and said, "Hello Miss Kristy." He immediately turned back to Louis. "Sorry for interrupting." He said looking down because he realized he disturbed them.

Louis released Kristy who went to sit down on one of the chairs in a seductive luring way. "What happened?" Louis asked noticing the concern in Kevin's eyes

"New York Casino has been robbed." Chris said.

"By who?" Louis inquired.

"I don't know." Kevin replied.

"Call Ekin and we'll met him there." Louis said and immediately left the room. He didn't even look back at Kristy.

She continued smiling ever so lustfully holding her hands together. But right as he disappeared she looked frustrated and confused. "Dam!" Kristy yelled pounding the wall behind her with anger then picked up the phone nearby and dialed.

A man picked up on the other line. "He's gone to New York, New York." She said and hung up the phone with an expression of folorness and frustration

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