During Euphoria Smith's peak hour late that night, the sound of glass shattering in the VIP room filled the air in the midst of the throbbing sound of music.

James stood outside the door. He had smoked quite a few cigarettes by the time Julian finally arrived. He grabbed onto Julian as if he were his savior.

He asked Julian urgently, "What happened to Stephen? He asked us out to have a drink, but all he did was drown himself in alcohol. Stanley and I couldn't even stop him!"

However, Julian