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.

“Is it too weak? Why don’t we order a stronger

at Sherri. It seemed that Sherri had no idea about her alcohol tolerance. Even a weaker

out.

dare to order a stronger one and settled for a

started feeling tipsy. She insisted on dragging Natalie to the dance floor, shouting about dazzling

that situation, there was

away, her

influence of music 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

a release,

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 her own. It must be

abruptly, only to find his crush on

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

to save his life, Hackett went to great lengths and. persuaded Trevon by giving him a villa worth 20 million dollars, thus avoiding any damage to his

million dollars were worth every penny. If he had gone to

gaze turned to the woman on the dance floor. Natalie was indeed dazzling. And he

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

can also ride motorcycles

a well–behaved girl? Is she just

it anymore. He exclaimed, “Trevon, we’re friends. But I had my eyes on this woman first. You can’t

made Hackett bold enough to compete openly with Trevon. When Jim finally took a look, he was

care of yourself. The woman you’re interested in

Wilson.”

Then he asked, “What’s with that

something but was silenced by a cold glance from Trevon sitting

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

from dancing and decided to take

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

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

wanted to remind

Frank calmly spoke, “That woman is your

Jim thought to himself, “Mr. Roberts is really impressive. He could even

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

alcohol that night, added, “Hackett isn’t one to back down when it comes to women. He’s quite obsessed.” Hackett had never been able to resist

thoughts. He didn’t

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

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