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Chapter 161

Author: OscarAzalea
last update Last Updated: 2024-07-31 18:12:08

Josh walked over to the bar, which was in the middle of the venue. The bar was well kept and stoked, with an array of premium spirits and elegant glassware. The atmosphere around the bar was relaxed, with a few guests enjoying their drinks and engaging in quiet conversations.

Getting to the bar, Josh took a seat on a plush bar stool and signaled to the bartender. The bartender, a well-dressed man with a well kept mustache and professional demeanor, approached with a friendly smile. “What can I get for you, sir?”

Josh, unsure of what to order due to his limited experience with high end drinks, replied, “Uhm… Surprise me.”

The bartender nodded in understanding. “Certainly,” he said. The waiter started crafting the cocktail for him as he waited.

At that same time, as Josh was seated down, waiting for his drink to be made, he noticed a figure approaching where he was seated. It was a woman, dressed in a striking red gown. She took a seat on the bar stool next to him. The woman looked ele
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