Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 10-1

Divine Club reigned as Soulfield’s most exclusive venue. Cross its threshold, and reality melted away into a playground of luxury and excess.

Crystal chandeliers cast seductive shadows across the grand hall, wrapping everything in dreamy luminescence as music shook the walls.

On the dance floor, bodies moved to the thundering beat, surrendering to the intoxicating atmosphere.

In a shadowy corner, four impeccably suited men nursed premium whiskey, deliberately ignoring the hopeful glances from every direction. The liquid caught the light as they swirled their glasses, their striking looks drawing attention despite their calculated distance.

"What happened to our usual spot?" Andrew asked, a smirk creeping across his face. "Let me guess-you broke up or something?"

They always had a private room reserved for their drinking sessions, but tonight, Joshua had insisted on staying in the main hall.

was like trying to have a conversation in the middle of a damn concert. Of course,

his eyes. "This spot has the best view in the

of this," Cameron interjected smoothly, "that plot in the southern part of the city, David-any

development." David barely glanced up from his

of excitement. "Let’s get wasted. My dad’s been drowning me in arranged matches lately, and I’m sick of it. Want me to set each of you

anyone could respond, Danielle and Juniper’s arrival caught

white tee, hair in a casual ponytail-completely at odds with the club’s glitzy atmosphere yet somehow magnetic. Juniper brought classic glamour in a strappy

the contrast between Juniper’s excitement and Danielle’s cool detachment became even

got your back if you overdo it." Juniper

dragged me here," Danielle sighed but took a substantial sip. Finding it surprisingly pleasant, she followed

Danielle had already finished her

she’d be done, unlike her friend who could drink anyone under the table. Tonight though, she was holding up surprisingly well. Two drinks in and she still