Claimed just like that(gl)

3.

**recap**

The night had been typical until Vanessa Caldwell left abruptly. During our session, she received an urgent phone call and exited without another word, leaving me in a state of confusion. I hadn't had a chance to figure out why she left or what it meant for us.

I took a deep breath, trying to shake off the bewilderment, and headed to the bar area where Rachel was. "Rachel, you won't believe what just happened. Vanessa just left in the middle of our session."

Rachel looked up, concern etched on her face. "Really? That's unusual. Did she say anything?"

I shook my head. "No, she just left. And she didn't even finish paying for her session."

Rachel's expression shifted to one of understanding. "Did she leave anything behind?"

I nodded. "She left a large sum of cash, but we didn't even get to finish. I need to return it."

Rachel suggested we look into Vanessa's client profile to understand more about her. I followed her to the office, where she pulled up the details on a tablet. My heart raced as I saw Vanessa's name and realized she was a major CEO-Vanessa Caldwell of the biggest internet company in the world.

"No way. This can't be right," I said, staring at the screen in disbelief

** end of recap*

***Janettes pov**

No way. This can't be right," I muttered, staring at the screen in disbelief. My mind struggled to reconcile the image of the powerful CEO with the woman who had just been in the room with me.

Rachel, sensing my shock, said, "It's not a joke. Vanessa Caldwell is a big deal. She runs one of the largest internet companies in the world. Her sudden departure might be tied to her high-profile status or some urgent business matter."

The realization hit me like a ton of bricks. Vanessa wasn't just any client; she was a person of significant influence. This encounter, which had seemed so ordinary at first, now felt like it had layers I hadn't anticipated. I couldn't help but question if there was more to her abrupt exit-perhaps something related to her high-profile life that I couldn't grasp.

Feeling overwhelmed, I decided I needed a break to clear my head. I retreated to the break room, seeking refuge from the noise and confusion of the club. The quiet space provided a stark contrast to the chaos I had just experienced. I sank into the couch, staring at the walls as I tried to make sense of the night's events.

As I sipped on a cup of lukewarm coffee, my thoughts swirled. Vanessa's sudden exit and the revelation of her identity as a top CEO added layers of complexity to the situation. The night had started with what seemed like a routine shift, but it had quickly turned into something much more perplexing. The money she left behind and her unexpected departure only deepened the mystery.

Rachel's attempt to offer clarity only seemed to add to my confusion. The idea that I had interacted with someone so influential felt surreal. It was hard to believe that this high-profile CEO had been so intimately involved with me, even if only for a short time.

I realized that I needed to step away from the club to gain some perspective. As I walked out, the cool night air felt refreshing against my skin, a stark contrast to the heated emotions I had been grappling with. I couldn't ignore the nagging feeling that there was much more to Vanessa Caldwell's story than I had initially understood. The encounter had left me with more questions than answers, and I was determined to uncover the truth behind her sudden departure and her true intentions.

My phone buzzed with a message from Rachel, breaking into my thoughts. It read: "Hey, Janette. I know tonight was weird, but don't let it mess with your head too much. Vanessa's a complicated person, and you might not get all the answers right away. Just focus on what you can control."