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Chapter Eighteen - Drama At Phoenix

Author: Rituparna Darolia
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

“Five Vodka and orange, five gin and tonic, and a whiskey please,” said Skylar, breathlessly. With her mind actively thinking of ways to ask Mike out, she could hardly concentrate on the drinks menu.

“Straight?” She blinked and nodded.

“Yes.”

“Anything else?”

“Yes, can I have your number, please?” Mike grinned and leaned in towards her with interest.

“I go off in half an hour. I’ll wait for you.” Skylar grinned at the guy, unable to believe that she had behaved so recklessly. What could she do? She had to fix a Mike for herself before Christian attacked her again!

“Sure.” With a satisfied smile, he fixed her the drinks when her friends joined her.

“What’s taking you so long?” asked Alyssa with a knowing smile.

“Have you ordered the food and the cake?” asked Skylar, having completely forgotten to order at the bar. With Mike busy, she didn’t disturb him again.

“Yes, Alexander and I had a word with the manager. He’ll have them arranged for,” said Alyssa. They waited for their drin
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