Chapter 254
Chapter 254:
Stepping into the grand lobby, she was momentarily stunned by a giant crystal chandelier overhead, scattering rainbows of light across the space. Beneath their feet, polished marble gleamed under layers of thick velvet rugs. Every wall displayed masterful oil paintings in elaborately carved frames, and gold trim caught the light, sparkling like stars fallen to earth.
A poised woman in a form-fitting red dress approached, her appearance flawless and her demeanor all business. “Miss Jackson,” she said with a nod. “It’s been a long time p>
Danica’s tone was casual. “What’s new on the menu p>
A knowing smile played on the woman’s lips. “There’s always something fresh. Come with me p>
Q𝗎𝘢𝗹i𝘵𝘆 𝗍rа𝘯𝘴𝘭𝘢𝗍і𝗈𝗇𝗌 оn
She ushered them into a secluded private room, handed Danica a booklet, and excused herself.
Danica slid it across the table toward Kristine. “Take your pick. No need to hold back p>
Kristine laughed awkwardly. “I think I’ll pass. This really isn’t for me p>
Danica’s face turned serious. “Kristine, I promise — this is exactly what you need right now p>
Kristine was about to respond when Danica cut in. “You ever wonder why you always end up falling for guys like Colton p>
Kristine shot her a questioning look. “Why is that p>
Danica leaned in, her tone matter-of-fact. “Because men never really change. No matter which one you choose, heartbreak is just waiting around the corner. So tell me — why shouldn’t we get ahead for once p>
That left Kristine completely lost for words.
“Come on, just pick someone already.” Before Danica could say anything more, the door swung open abruptly.
A staff member hurried inside, breathless. “Miss Jackson, there’s a problem. The police are here. They found us. You need to leave out the back right away p>
Danica’s face hardened in an instant. She seized Kristine’s hand and hurried her toward the back exit. Other women were already filing out, and even with a quick glance, Kristine spotted several familiar faces — wives from well-known families in Peudon.
“This is unbelievable,” Danica grumbled as she jumped behind the wheel. “Wasn’t this place supposed to be locked down tight? How did the police show up here? Whatever — we’ll just try the next spot p>
The second club fared no better, ending with another run-in with the police. Still undeterred, Danica decided to give it one more try. This time, the police were already waiting at the entrance.
Danica groaned. “Maybe I’ve got some kind of homing device on me. Everywhere we go, the cops pop up p>
Kristine sighed. “It’s probably just a crackdown tonight.” Honestly, she hadn’t been eager to go out at all.
Danica threw her hands up in defeat. “Whatever. Let’s just hit a bar and have a drink p>
This time, luck was on their side. The police didn’t show up — though bars felt bland to Danica, and by ten o’clock, they had each headed home.
Even after that, Danica’s adventurous streak didn’t fade. She tried another venue the following night, and again there were no police in sight. Maybe her luck had finally turned around.