Chapter 355

Sarah had no choice but to bring the microphone to her lips, her voice quivering as she tentatively began to sing “Femme Fatale.” She couldn’t find the tune to save her life, and the discordant sounds seemed to buzz relentlessly in her head. By the end of the song. Sarah was in tears, wiping her eyes and sobbing.

She thought that by now, someone from work, one of the guys, would come to her defense with a few kind words, but after half a minute of weeping, there was only silence. She felt bitter and regretful, but she mustered the strength to finish the last verse.

The moment the backing track ended, Brielle clapped with a chuckle. “Your singing needs some work, but I applaud the courage.”

That ‘applause for courage‘ was a backhanded compliment, if ever there was one.

She turned to the others, downing another drink. “I’ve settled the tab. Everyone have fun, and guys, don’t forget to give a lift home to any lady who’s had one too many. Let’s make sure everyone gets home safe and sound.”

The men around began to agree.

turned and left. Stepping out into the chilly night, she

cold

she looked, Christmas trees sparkled, and festive stickers adorned

with her breath before heading over to her car. But just as she was about to reach it,

down, and although the backlight obscured the figure inside, she could see the glint of a black rosary dangling from a hand with long, artistically

beat at the sight of Max, and she felt a strange shyness after days apart. She got in, and as the car door shut, they drove off in silence. Her

towards Premier Palace or Pearl Estate that

missed her more than he expected, especially after seeing the irises abroad. He couldn’t forget the sight of her lying still on the ground, a faint trail of blood behind her. His insides had felt

what to do. When he found she was still breathing, his heart, which he thought had died, suddenly revived. Some

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