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.

it too weak? Why

about her alcohol tolerance. Even a weaker drink would knock her

out.

to order a 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 floor, shouting about dazzling the crowd.

situation, there was nothing Natalie

knew how to dance. Since she was young, her mother had cultivated her skills in music, chess, dance, and painting. After her mother passed away, her grandfather didn’t send her to learn outside but instead

movements were seductive and graceful. Moreover, their appearances were attractive. They drew the attention of the people around them. Many young gentlemen were constantly trying to get closer to them.

a release,

second floor, had sharp eyes and caught sight of the dazzling Natalie on the dance floor. He couldn’t help. but exclaim. “Oh, my God! Quick, look! It’s my

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

blood was

life, Hackett went to great lengths and. persuaded Trevon by giving him a villa worth

had gone to boxing tonight,

was sitting in a VIP room on the second floor. And his gaze turned to the woman on the dance floor. Natalie was indeed

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

ride motorcycles and dance at clubs. She seemed

she was a well–behaved

stare at Natalie. And Hackett, like a young protective animal guarding its food, couldn’t stand it anymore.

who was sitting nearby. He wondered what kind of woman worth Hackett’s protection was and made Hackett bold enough to compete openly with

of yourself. The woman you’re interested in

Wilson.”

was irritated by Jim’s gaze. Then he asked, “What’s

a cold glance from Trevon sitting

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

attention, grew tired from dancing and decided to take

noticed that Natalie on the dance floor had finished dancing and was surrounded by a circle of men trying to strike up a conversation. He realized someone was

swarm of men and couldn’t help but marvel at her best friend’s figure

Hackett making a fool of himself, he wanted to remind

Frank calmly spoke, “That woman is your

is really impressive. He could

in name,” Trevon replied. He coldly stared in

touched a drop of 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

remained silent, contemplating something in his thoughts. He didn’t respond to Frank’s words.

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,

was well–known in the social circle of Athana. And then Sherri,