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Two assistants trailed him like pilot fish. one tapping furiously on a tablet, the other juggling a coffee cup and a phone.<\/p>\n

Dashel Ventress.<\/p>\n

I didn\u2019t know his name then, but I knew his type. I\u2019d seen warlords with less arrogance and more honor.<\/p>\n

He bypassed the line entirely. He didn\u2019t even look at us. To him, the people standing between the velvet ropes were just furniture. He headed straight for the VIP counter at the far end.<\/p>\n

\u201cGarrett,\u201d he announced, his voice booming across the silent lobby. He slammed a hand down on the marble counter. \u201cI don\u2019t have all day. Movement is money.\u201d<\/p>\n

The young banker, Garrett, looked like he was about to swallow his tongue. \u201cMr. Ventress! We\u2026 we weren\u2019t expecting you. If you\u2019d called\u2014\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t make appointments, Garrett. I make decisions.\u201d
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Two assistants trailed him like pilot fish. one tapping furiously on a tablet, the other juggling a coffee cup and a phone. Dashel Ventress. I didn\u2019t know his name then, but I knew his type. I\u2019d seen warlords with less arrogance and more honor. He bypassed the line entirely. He didn\u2019t even look at us….<\/p>\n

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