Synopsis

The news landed like a stone in the water, sending ripples of unease through him. Hendrix had sold the Lassiters designs to the airline. The thought alone was enough to sour his mood. He couldn't reconcile the situation; the connection between Hendrix and Richie felt wrong, a violation of unspoken boundaries. Meanwhile, whispers were growing within the walls of Lassiters. The blackjack games, once a hidden indulgence, were becoming harder to conceal.