Nicholas had been in the back, grinning at the accounts and getting ready to set up the Christmas bonuses for his staff. He felt so blessed that even in a recession, his clubs were doing so well, both the one in New York and the one in NOLA.
When he finished, Nicholas headed out to the bar where he immediately spotted Mary's boyfriend. In a slightly rushed way, he moved to serve Huitzi so his bartender wouldn't get there first.
He didn't think Huitzi would hurt his bartender, but just in case.
"Hello," Nicholas said, managing to smile widely. "Can I get you a drink?"