Efforts.

I cleaned up the space in the room and set up the pole and my camera. After I finished my make-up, I wore my costume and I began to dance. I made a little fancy mask from one of my laced dresses. I didn't want to disclose my identity yet.

I started to dance, and with all my efforts, I made sure to display all my dancing skills to make them see how determined I was to get the job. After I was done with the video, I began to put out everything I used. Bringing the pole down gave me a hard time but I got it done. I suddenly heard a knock on the door. I suspected that it was Vince who knocked. He hit my door aggressively when he noticed that I wasn't responding. The door was strong and hard for him to break but if he continued Hitting it that way, he might end up bringing it down. I rushed up everything. I was able to put them into my closet and change my dress. I couldn't take off my make-up before I went to open the door. I just hoped that he didn't suspect something.

Just as I opened the door, Garret arrived with the spare keys to open up.

"What were you doing?." Vince yelled at me and he grabbed and pinned me towards the wall.

"What took you so long to open up?." He scolded me.

"Nothing, I was in the bathroom," I said. He didn't seem to believe me, Vince tightened his grip on my neck and choked me harder.

"Please, stop," I begged and he stopped strangling me.

"Better not try anything stupid." He warned and left. I hurried up and locked my door, then I went to edit and upload the video before the time expired. Before noon, I was done with the application.

Vincent's POV

I arrived at the company that noon, and I met Nathan and Joseph waiting for me in my office. We were supposed to have a meeting concerning our businesses. I managed one of my family's numerous businesses which was the drug dealing business. As a member of a Mafia family, we must get ourselves involved in family businesses whether it's legal or not.

Joseph was one of my business partners. Nathan owns a casino and a clubhouse. Starry Club, which was one of the biggest clubhouses in the city. I owned a share there. He was an orphan so I supported his business plans as a friend.

We were going to discuss the secret gambling den in the clubhouse which had been discovered by inter-police. We needed to tighten our security and cover up for it. Most wealthy werewolves in the city come there to run several businesses with us. It must be kept hidden.

I took my seat and faced both of them who stared at me awkwardly.

"Vin. Tell us. What are your plans with the two women? Who is Audrey to you?." Jose was the first to ask. I couldn't reply to them. I was also confused. How could I tell them that I am in love with Hazel while I couldn't stand seeing my mate strip dance for men out there? I didn't have any feelings for Audrey but she was my mate and I dared not joke with that fact. I wasn't ready to claim her yet because of Hazel. I still loved her. We've been through a lot. She cared for me too and I couldn't ignore her feelings.

"I believe we came here to discuss business," I spoke,

"This is also a business talk. We're your friends Vin. You can tell us anything."

"I understand." "I'm just happy that Hazel is back to me."

"Really Vince? It's been three years and you still trust her?."

"I love her and that's what matters."

"Honestly, I have no say in this. Vin is an adult. I believe he can make decisions for himself. Besides, he's led our pack for so many years now." Nathan spoke in my favor. I was a bit surprised because he is usually the one to scold me first whenever there's a situation.

"About the intervention of the police in our business. My father already handled that. We wouldn't have to worry about them anymore." I announced to them trying to get back to our conversation.

"Really?."

"Yes."

"We need not worry about them anymore."

"How about the weapons? Are they still coming? It's been days."

"They've arrived," I revealed.

"Two days ago."

"We have to check them out," Jose said and we all agreed.

We decided to go in my car to check them. On reaching outside my office, Nathan excused himself to take a call.

We waited till he was back.

"I'm sorry guys. I don't think I can go with you to check the merchandise. I've got an important guest at the bar that I need to check. I'll call you." He explained to us and left that instance.

Jose seemed very disappointed but I wasn't. I knew Nathan. If only he didn't have a choice than involving himself in illegal businesses, he wouldn't have done it in the first place. He loved to act all decent and everything.

Jose and I were the only ones who went to my warehouse together while Nathan went to attend to his visitor.

Nathan's POV

I arrived at the club and my manager instantly came up to me.

"Master. I have the videos here." He said to me and we went to the VIP room together.

"Are these all the contestants?" I asked him and he nods.

"Yes, these are all." He said,

I allowed him to excuse himself while I turned on the tablet to watch the videos.

I wished I would find the dancer girl again. I wish she would contest to dance in my club so I can chase her. I didn't know her, she always danced with a mask but I would recognize her dance steps and body whenever I see it.