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.

out into the

cold was setting in, but the spirit of Christmas warmed the

and festive stickers adorned the windows. spreading holiday

her car. But just as she was about to reach it, another car pulled up beside her, a familiar license plate

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

She got in, and as the car door shut, they drove off in silence. Her hands were resting awkwardly on her knees as if

Palace or Pearl Estate that she finally spoke up, “Where

especially after seeing the irises abroad. He couldn’t

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

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