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Ebb & Flow was known for its exclusive vibe, taking in only ten couples each night, which made it perfect for a cozy date night with just a few tables scattered around.
All eyes turned to Cherise as she walked in, her entrance turning heads and sparking whispers throughout the room.
Dora leaned in to whisper to Cherise. “Thank God Ebb & Flow is exclusive.”
Before she could finish. “Thank U, Next blasted through the speakers, filling the air with its emotional anthem.
On the couch, Cherise, Dora, and Truman sat with blank expressions like they were watching a bad joke unfold.
After the song, Xenia took the stage. “Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to today’s party. First up, we’re here to celebrate Cherise’s successful breakup. Let’s give her a round of applause!”
The crowd, not quite sure wha
Cherise spent four hours in the kitchen, crafting glossy, translucent medicine pills that left her feeling satisfied. She was clueless about the online buzz.
Picking up her phone, she found a barrage of missed calls, all frpin Xenia. Her brow furrowed, wondering what was up, then she dialed back.
Xenia picked up on the first ring, cheerfully saying. “Fairy Cherise.”
“Nenia, I missed all these calls. Is everything okay? Cherise asked, her voice filled with confusion.
“Well… Xenia filled her in on the online drama.
“Oh, Cherise responded calmly after hearing the story.
“Cherise, you’re so serene. You have no idea. I’ve been going toe–to–toe with those elueless fans online for hours,” Xenia said. shaking her head in disbelief.
“It’s all good. I’ll have Dora handle it,” Cherise said with an air of indifference.
“Well, Fairy Cherise, I couldn’t stand it, so I had my uncle step in Xenia added.
Then I’ll thank your uncle for me, Cherise replied.
No worries. He’s coming to the party tonight. You can thank him in person. Alright, I gotta go set up the venue, Xenia said before hanging up.
two hours until
After the call ended, Cherise shook her head with a smile. Checking the time, she realized there were st the party. She quickly tidied up, grabbed a bowl of instant noodles, and headed to her closet to pick an outfit.
She settled on a form–fitting red dress with an off–shoulder design that reached her calves, with a slit at the back that revealed her perfect legs with each step.
Her wavy brown hair was elegantly pinned up with a simple champagne–colored clip. A few strands of bangs casually were curled and hanging down, showcasing her fair, slender neck, which was undeniably envy–inducing.
She paired it with high–heeled shoes in the same champagne color as the clip. She had a touch of red lipstick and looked graceful and commanding instantly.
Exiting the living room, she found Dora already waiting, “Tsk, if only I weren’t a woman, Dora remarked, admiring Cherise.
Cherise chuckled, and they headed to the quiet bar mentioned by Xenia.
The Ferrari 488 sped down the highway, and soon they arrived at Truman’s quiet bar, Ebb & Flow
As Cherise and Dora stepped out of the car, they drew a lot of attention. People were struck by Dora’s short hair and excellent temperament, her figure charming and alluring
However, they had never seen a woman in Betrico as bright yet refined, sexy yet not vulgar as Cherise. She was more beautiful than the stars on TV, uniquely stunning. Elegant and noble, she seemed like an angel, a bit aloof, though.
The men and women outside Ebb & Flow were so mesmerized that they only realized they had forgotten to take pictures when Cherise and Dora had already entered.
As they entered Ebb & Flow, a waiter approached them. Xenia had instructed the staff that the most beautiful woman wast
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the guest of honor, so the water recognized Cherise immediately and treated her with great respect.
Ebb & Flow was different from the usual noisy bars; it was comfortable, with only soft folk songs being sung
This party style doesn’t seem like something Xenia would want Dora commented. As soon as she finished speaking, she corrected herself, “Well, I was wrong to say that
Above the fashionable stage full of instruments at Ebb & Flow, there was a long banner. It read, “Congratulations to Cherise, the belle of the ball, on successfully escaping her maina’s boy fiancé and starting a new life!”
Cherise put her hand to her forehead, looked at Dora, and whispered, “Is it too late for me to leave?”
Dora shook her head and said, “I’m afraid it’s too late. Look, here comes Xenia.”
Xenia, dressed in a sailor uniform with twin tails, ran over, accompanied by Truman, who still looked vibrant and
handsome.
Truman’s eyes lingered on Dora for a moment, surprised that Cherise knew Dora from the GlobalVision Group. There was at flicker of surprise in his eyes, but it disappeared quickly.
“Cherise, you’re here. Look at what I’ve prepared for you. Do you like it?” Xenia beamed with joy.
“Come on. You’ve turned my classy quiet bar into a board meeting. This doesn’t match Cherise at all,” Truman said with a look of disgust.
Cherise chuckled and said, “Thank you, Xenia. I love it.”
“See? I told you Cherise would love it,” Xenia said, rolling her eyes at Truman.
“Let me introduce everyone. This is Cherise, and no further introduction is needed. This is Dora, a good friend of Fairy Cherise, and her friends are my friends. This is my Uncle Truman.”
After exchanging greetings, Xenia said, “Fairy Cherise, let’s sit inside. There are more surprises coming. Staff, music please!”
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t was going on but figuring it wasn’t wise to mess with the host, clapped along.
“Next, my uncle Truman will perform ‘Unstoppable” for Fairy Cherise, hoping she stays strong and faces whatever comes her way. Let’s welcome Truman with a round of applause, Xenia said, grinning from ear to ear.
Truman, in the audience, was nearly speechless, responding. “When did I sign up to sing You never ran this by me.”
Despite his complaints, he made his way to the stage. As the music started, Truman’s deep, husky voice captivated everyone
in the room
“You have to admit that Truman’s got pipes. No wonder he’s the head of Clusia’s entertainment division, even though his reputation leaves something to be desired,” Dora commented to Cherise.
Cherise offered a faint smile. “Seeing is believing she said, thinking that Morris’s friend couldn’t be all bad.
The song ended with a roar of applause. Truman returned to his seat and asked, “So, Cherise, did I embarrass you?”
Cherise smiled warmly and said, “No, it was beautiful. Thank you And for what you did online yesterday, too.”
“Well, I didn’t do much yesterday. Morris handled that. Xenia said he’d be a downer with his poker face, so we didn’t invite him,” Truman said, scratching his head.
Hearing this, Cherise’s heart skipped a beat, and she realized Morris had been the one to help her.
Then, Xenia returned to the stage, saying, “Now, for our most thrilling part–our handsome guy fashion show. Are you excited? We’ve got urban professionals, overbearing CEOs, fitness buffs, and cute younger guys–ten styles in total, something for everyone.
Then the dance music started, and one by one, the models strutted onto the stage, winking in Cherise’s direction
Cherise and Dora were speechless, knowing they couldn’t rely on Xenia for anything.
Truman awkwardly laughed and said, “Well, it’s not my department. I just handle the logistics.”
Finally, the show ended, and the three let out a sigh of relief.
Xenia bounced over, beamed, and asked, “So, girls, which guy caught your eye?” At that, Cherise and Dora shook their heads.
“Huh? You don’t like them? Il arrange more models, Xenia said, starting to rise.
Cherise grabbed her. “Xenia, thank you. I’m happy. Sit and rest, Cherise said, feeling grateful for friends like Xenia and
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“Ladies, try our new drink at Ebb & Flow,” Truman said, bringing over three attractive drinks.
“Wow, Uncle Truman, they look great!” Xenia exclaimed.
“Of course, these are specially made for ladies who don’t drink alcohol. Give it a try! Truman said.
The three women gracefully clinked glasses and took sips.
Dora took a sip and said, “Tangy and sweet, not bad. It’s like juice but not quite, not a cocktail, no alcohol taste–suits
Cherise.”
“I like it, too, Xenia agreed.
Cherise, hearing it suited her and feeling thirsty, took a sip and found it unique. It was like juice with the sweetness of cherries and the tartness of green mangoes, and she took a large gulp.
“See? I said you would like it. I created it. There is just one ingredient to balance the cherry sweetness and green mango tartness, so it’s tangy and sweet. Want to know what it is?” Truman said.
Xenia asked curiously, “What is it?”
“A little sonfething from your grandpa’s plum wine. Just two milliliters. You can’t taste it, right?” Truman said.
“What?!” Dora and Xenia shouted in unison, shocked.
Truman jumped, stammering, “Wh–what’s the matter? What’s wrong?”
Xenia wilted, saying, “Big problem. Fairy Cherise can’t touch a drop of alcohol, not even half a drop. You said it was for ladies who don’t drink, and you put in two milliliters? We’re in deep trouble now.”
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