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.

closer to her ear and said, “Is it

had no idea about her alcohol tolerance. Even a weaker drink would knock

out.

stronger one and settled for a slightly

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

situation, there was nothing

After her mother passed away, her grandfather

seductive and graceful. Moreover, their appearances were attractive. They

release, an

look! It’s my crush. My crush is there. Frank, look! I asked you to help me

only to find his

and his blood was

supposed to accompany Trevon to boxing today. In order to save his life, Hackett went to great lengths and. persuaded Trevon by giving him a villa worth 20

penny. If he had

And his gaze turned to the woman on the dance floor. Natalie was indeed dazzling. And he could spot her at a glance. It seemed that

Natalie in a place like this.

ride motorcycles and dance at clubs.

a well–behaved

but stare at Natalie. And Hackett, like a young 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.

nearby. He wondered what 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

to himself, “Mr. Blackwell, take care of yourself. The woman you’re interested in is Mr. Wilson’s

Wilson.”

by Jim’s gaze. Then he asked, “What’s with that look,

silenced by a cold glance from

spectating the whole scene, casually glanced at the dance floor. After careful consideration, he seemed to understand the

dancing and decided to take

dancing and was surrounded by a circle of men trying to strike up a conversation.

couldn’t help but marvel at her best friend’s figure and beauty. She thought Trevon

saw Hackett making a fool of himself, he wanted to remind Hackett that Natalie was

calmly spoke, “That woman is your newlywed wife.

that, Jim thought to himself, “Mr. Roberts is

replied. He coldly stared in Natalie’s direction,

women. He’s quite obsessed.” Hackett had never been able to resist attractive women, especially someone like Natalie, who was a true beauty. Even Frank,

in his thoughts. He didn’t respond

were familiar with Hackett, Frank, and Trevon, the three of them. And upon seeing the audacious Hackett showing interest in

This playboy was well–known in the social circle of Athana. And then Sherri, who was still sober, quickly positioned herself in front of Natalic.