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

had no idea about her alcohol tolerance.

out.

order a stronger one and settled for a slightly stronger

she started feeling tipsy. She

was nothing

and painting. After her mother passed away, her grandfather didn’t send her to learn outside but instead secretly arranged for instructors to come to their home. Her dancing skills were quite impressive, with a graceful and flexible

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. Many young

a release, an indulgence.

Quick, look! It’s my crush. My crush is there. Frank, look! I

he turned around abruptly, only to find his crush on the

with excitement, and his blood was boiling. He just

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

worth every penny. If he had gone to boxing tonight, he wouldn’t have

in a VIP room on the second floor. And his gaze turned to the woman on the dance floor. Natalie was indeed dazzling. And he could spot

Natalie in a place like this. He thought inwardly, “Isn’t she a doctor? It seems

motorcycles and dance at clubs.

was a well–behaved girl?

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

got the better of Jim, who was sitting 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

of yourself. The woman you’re interested in is Mr. Wilson’s wife,

Wilson.”

irritated by Jim’s gaze. Then he asked,

say something but was silenced by a cold glance from

spectating the whole scene, casually glanced at the dance floor. After careful consideration, he seemed to understand the situation, and a smirk of schadenfreude appeared on his

grew tired from dancing and decided to take a break and

the dance floor had finished dancing and was surrounded by a circle of men trying to strike up a conversation.

her best friend’s figure and beauty. She thought Trevon really missed out by not

he wanted to remind Hackett that Natalie was Trevon’s newlywed

calmly spoke, “That woman is

thought to himself, “Mr. Roberts is really impressive.

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

never been able to resist attractive women, especially someone like Natalie, who was a true beauty. Even Frank, known for his self–control, couldn’t help

silent, contemplating something in his thoughts. He didn’t respond to

the three of them. And upon seeing the audacious Hackett showing interest in Natalie, the people

in the social circle of Athana.