Daisy sat at the bar watching Peter serve several people drinks. She didn’t notice many faces from Cape Falls. Some of the customers were obviously from the surrounding areas and cities. She knew William had a sound reputation, and seeing the clientèle, it was more than clear how good he was.
“William will be out in a moment to collect you. He’s dealing with some pressing matters at the moment,” Peter said.
“Thank you.”
“He’s also warned me that you’re on fizzy drinks until further notice. That bottle of whisky you wasted was very expensive.” Peter chuckled as he handed her a drink.
“Thank you. I don’t want to know what the cost of that bottle was, do I?” she asked.
“If I know William, it has a value far greater than those around us,” a British guy said as he took the seat next to her.
Peter stared at him, and Daisy turned her attention to the guy next to her.“Who are you?” Peter asked.
“I’m an old friend of William’s. I used to know him when he owned the club in the city before he moved here. He hasn’t spoken of me?” the British guy asked.
“Nope.”
“Then let me introduce myself. I’m Edward Banner.” He held his hand out to Peter and then to her.
“I’m Peter Miller, and this is Daisy McAllister.”
She shook Edward’s hand. Movement over his shoulder caught her attention. William was standing, shaking hands with David and Paul Steer.
“Ah, the man of the hour,” Edward said.
Daisy watched in horror as her two half brothers looked at her. She turned her attention to the drink in front of her. This was more humiliating than she ever imagined. It was awful. She was the evidence that one of their fathers committed adultery on their mother. Could her life get any worse?
“You know it wasn’t your fault, right? Peter said.
“What?”
“You’re not responsible for your parents' actions. They’re being pricks about it. That is not your fault. William knows that.”
“Edward Banner? My God, it has been a lifetime. How are you doing?” William walked over and embraced Edward in a firm hug.
“I’ve been doing well. I finally got kicked to the curb in England and decided to give the States a try. I heard about your club and couldn’t believe it. This place, ‘Control’, is so much better. Though I’ve heard the town is a little more dubious than this club,” Edward said.
William had a beaming smile on his face.
“I forgot all about you,” William said.
“I’m a forgettable person.”
Daisy watched the interaction wondering who Edward was. “Wait until Gabriel hears you’re around.”
Edward groaned. “I don’t think he’ll be happy. I still owe the guy ten quid, or is it bucks?”
She chuckled. William turned his attention to her. Her pussy pulsed as she recalled the feel of his fingers inside her. The Steer men were still looking at her. “Have you met Daisy?” William ignored the two men and walked toward her. She didn’t know how to respond.
William moved closer, pushed some of her red hair off her neck and pressed a kiss to her pulse.
“Ah, I should have known you’d already have a beautiful woman. Yes, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting her,” said Edward.
“What about you? Paul? David? Are you going to come and say hello to your sister?” William asked.
Her cheeks heated from the glare Paul sent her way. David moved first. He walked toward her.
She saw how awkward he felt in the way he moved.