Turning Of The Tide

Chapter 18

At precisely 10 o’clock in the evening, Sherri’s car came to a steady stop outside the Lithern Club. She exited the vehicle and handed the keys to the security guard.

True to its reputation as the prime bar in Athana, the Lithern Club exuded luxury from its exterior alone. Natalie was somewhat hesitant to go inside.

Knowing her best friend’s intentions, Sherri couldn’t let it slide. Then she told Natalie, “You can’t do something so unethical. If you bail on me tonight, we’ll cut ties.”

“You’d better watch fewer soap operas,” Natalie replied.

“Soap operas are so entertaining. You just don’t get it,” Sherri said.

Natalie wore a black form–fitting knee–length dress that evening. Her face had a subtle natural makeup look, comfortable and effortless. Her dark curly hair cascaded down, creating a beautiful aesthetic.

On the other hand, Sherri wore a contrasting red form–fitting dress, seductive and alluring. Her dress was shorter than Natalie’s, and she wore a pair of white high heels. Her chestnut–colored curls were also flowing freely.

When they were getting their hair permed together, Sherri asked Natalie to dye their hair together. But Natalie adamantly

refused.

With the night breeze on her face, Natalie adjusted her suit jacket and asked skeptically, “Can we go in now, Sherri? Aren’t you cold?”

On such a cold night, Sherri prioritized style over warmth and didn’t even wear a jacket.

Just looking at her, Natalie already felt cold.

Thinking the bar’s exterior was already luxurious, little did they know that the interior design was even more extravagant. The ground floor had a dance floor with a starry sky design overhead. Blaring notes reached their ears. And in the dim environment, the starry sky above shimmered even more brilliantly, like a galaxy of stars.

Standing there, one could feel the class divide. This was where the wealthy gathered.

Natalie couldn’t bear to spend her hard–earned money here.

The second floor housed VIP seating, undoubtedly a spot for the affluent to sit above and look down on everything.

Indeed, poverty could limit one’s imagination. There was nothing you couldn’t achieve, only things hadn’t thought of.

The temperature inside was relatively high. Sherri grabbed Natalie and found a nice spot where they could oversee the entire dance floor.

Natalie hung her jacket on the back of the chair and lazily leaned against the bar counter. Then she asked the bartender for at low–proof drink.

said, “Is it too weak? Why don’t we order

It seemed that Sherri had no idea about her alcohol

out.

a stronger one and settled for

drinks, the alcohol spread through Sherri’s body, and she started feeling tipsy. She insisted on dragging Natalie to

situation, there was nothing Natalie could

away, her grandfather didn’t send her to learn outside but instead secretly arranged for instructors to come to their home.

or the effects of the alcohol, Natalie couldn’t help but sway her slender waist along with the music. Her movements were seductive and graceful. Moreover, their appearances were attractive. They drew the attention of the people around them.

release,

Natalie on the dance floor. He couldn’t help. but exclaim. “Oh, my God! Quick, look! It’s my crush. My crush is there. Frank, look! I asked

only to find his crush on the dance floor.

moment, Hackett was filled with excitement, and his blood was boiling. He just

save his life, Hackett went to great lengths and. persuaded Trevon by giving

had gone to boxing tonight, he wouldn’t have been

dance floor. Natalie was indeed dazzling. And he

her coldly, Trevon’s gaze was dim and uncertain. He didn’t expect to run into Natalie in a place like this. He thought inwardly, “Isn’t she a doctor? It seems she had

can also ride motorcycles and dance at

a well–behaved

protective animal guarding its food, couldn’t stand it anymore. He exclaimed, “Trevon, we’re friends. But I had my eyes on this woman first. You can’t compete with me.”

kind of woman worth Hackett’s protection was and made Hackett bold enough to compete openly with Trevon. When Jim finally took a look, he was taken aback, and his heart skipped a beat. He turned his head and sympathetically looked at Hackett.

himself, “Mr. Blackwell, take care of yourself. The

Wilson.”

gaze. Then he asked,

silenced by a

glanced at the dance floor. After careful consideration, he seemed

she had attracted attention, grew tired from dancing and decided

and was surrounded by a circle of men trying to strike up a conversation. He realized someone was encroaching on his

but marvel at her best friend’s figure and beauty. She thought Trevon really

Hackett making a fool of himself, he wanted to remind Hackett that Natalie was Trevon’s newlywed

left, Frank calmly spoke, “That woman is your newlywed wife.

to himself, “Mr. Roberts is really

Trevon replied. He coldly stared in Natalie’s direction, feeling increasingly annoyed

when it comes to women. He’s quite obsessed.” Hackett had never been able to resist attractive women, especially someone like Natalie, who

thoughts. He didn’t respond to Frank’s words.

over and sat next to Natalie. The people here were familiar with Hackett, Frank, and Trevon, the three of them. And upon seeing the audacious Hackett showing interest in Natalie, the people around

social circle of Athana. And