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.

her ear and said, “Is it too weak? Why don’t we order a stronger bottle?”

Sherri had no idea about her

out.

a stronger one and settled for a

through Sherri’s body, and she started feeling tipsy. She insisted on dragging

there was nothing

music, chess, dance, 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 body reminiscent of a water snake.

Natalie couldn’t help but sway her slender waist along with the music. Her movements were seductive

was a release, an indulgence.

He couldn’t help. but exclaim. “Oh, my God! Quick, look! It’s my crush. My crush is there. Frank, look! I asked you to help me look her up, but you didn’t. Now she’s here on

only

moment, Hackett was filled with excitement, 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 million dollars, thus

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

on the second floor. 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

uncertain. He didn’t expect to run into Natalie in a place like

but she can also ride motorcycles and dance at clubs. She seemed to be

grandfather say she was a well–behaved girl?

at Natalie. And Hackett, like a young protective animal guarding its food, couldn’t stand it anymore. He exclaimed, “Trevon, we’re friends. But

was and made Hackett bold enough to compete openly with

care of yourself. The woman

Wilson.”

he asked, “What’s with

wanted to say something but was silenced by a cold glance from Trevon sitting next

dance floor. After careful consideration, he seemed to understand the situation,

grew tired from dancing

circle of men trying to strike up a conversation. He realized someone was encroaching on his territory. And he couldn’t sit still.

friend’s

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

Hackett left, Frank calmly spoke, “That woman is

“Mr. Roberts is really impressive. He could

name,” Trevon replied. He coldly stared in Natalie’s direction, feeling increasingly annoyed and displeased.

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

something in his thoughts. He didn’t

the three of them. And upon seeing

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