Chapter 158 L''Illusion


    In the afternoon, while ire is having her teatime. As she savored the soothing warmth of the tea, her phone rang, breaking the silence. She nced at the screen and saw Talia''s name. "ire!"


    Answering the call, ire greeted her friend with a curious tone. "Hey, Talia. What''s up?"


    Talia''s voice came through the line, bubbling with excitement. "ire! I''ve got something amazing to tell you. Can we meetter this evening?"


    ire frowned slightly, puzzled by Talia''s enthusiasm. "What''s it about? Can''t you just tell me now?"


    Taliaughed. "No way! It''s too good to spoil over the phone. Trust me, you''ll want to hear this in person."


    ire sighed, her curiosity piqued. "Alright, you win. I''ll meet youter. Where do you want to go?"Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    "Great!" Talia responded, her excitement palpable. "I''ll text you the details in a bit. See you then!"


    As the call ended, ire ced her phone on the table, her mind buzzing with questions. She continued her teatime, the tranquility now tinged with anticipation.


    Later that evening, ire received a text from Talia with the details of their meeting ce. The evening descended softly, bringing with it a crisp breeze as ire pulled up to the restaurant Talia had chosen. The traffic had been unforgiving, causing her to arrive a bitter than she had hoped. As she stepped inside the warm, inviting interior, ire quickly spotted Talia at a cozy corner table.


    Talia stood up as ire approached, a wide smile spreading across her face. "ire!" she eximed, pulling her friend into a warm hug.


    ire chuckled, hugging her back. "I didn''t know you missed me that much, Talia," she teased.


    Talia rolled her eyes with a yful smile. "Oh, please. Sit down, you''re just in time."


    They both settled into their seats, and Talia''s eyes sparkled with excitement. "Guess what? Guess what? Guess what?" she asked, practically bouncing in her chair.


    ire looked at her in amusement. "You look very excited. What is it?"


    "I''ve been invited to Mn Fashion Week by Mrs. Armetta!" Talia announced, her voice filled with delight.


    ire''s grin widened, pride for her friend evident. "That''s incredible, Talia! I''m so happy for you!"


    "And that''s not all," Talia continued, her excitement growing. "Mrs. Armetta wants to work with me on a future project!"


    ire''s eyes sparkled with joy. "You''re finally embracing your passion. I couldn''t be happier for you. I''m so proud of you for stepping out of yourfort zone."


    Talia beamed, their shared happiness creating a warm bubble around them. Just then, the waiter arrived with menus. ire ordered macaroni, and Talia chose spaghetti.


    As they waited for their food, they delved into conversation. Talia''s curiosity about ire''s work soon emerged.


    "So, how''s everything going with you and Alexander Harris?"


    ire sighed, a mix of emotions crossing her face. "The work is okay. We''re both focused on the project at hand. Given the history between Alex and I, that is probably the most difficultpared to the work."


    "What did he do to you? I swear ire if he messing with you again, I will be the one to teach him a lesson." Talia demeanor turns serious at the mention of Alex name.


    A smile appear on ire lips. "Thank you, Talia. I really appreciate it but I can handle this on my own. You don''t have to worry about it." Talia nodded sympathetically. "I''m really sorry that you have to face that bastard. If you need anything or someone to kick his ass. Please don''t hesitate to contact me."


    Their food arrived, and they took a moment to savor their meals. Theforting vors of macaroni and spaghetti filled the air, blending with theirughter and conversation. After finishing their main courses, they indulged in dessert, a decadent chocte mousse. As they enjoyed the sweet treat, Talia''s eyes gleamed with an idea. "You know, we should do something to celebrate my achievement," she suggested, her tone light and hopeful.


    ire raised an eyebrow, a smile tugging at her lips. "Oh? And how do you propose we celebrate?"


    Talia''s eyes sparkled with excitement. "Let''s go to a club! Have some fun, dance, and enjoy ourselves."


    ire hesitated. She wasn''t much of a club-goer and preferred quieter celebrations. But she didn''t want to dampen Talia''s enthusiasm, especially since it was her special day. "Are you sure? I mean we could...do other activity like shopping, watching movie,"


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    Taliaughed. "Come on, ire! It''s just for one night. We deserve to let loose and have some fun. And you deserve to give yourself a pat on the back for enduring working with Alex."


    ire sighed, then smiled. "Alright, Talia. Let''s do it. But I just hope I don''t get too drunk and do something I''ll regret."


    Talia grinned. "Don''t worry, I''ll look out for you. It''ll be fun, I promise."


    After finishing their desserts, they left the restaurant and hopped into ire''s car. The driver took them to the club Talia had chosen. As they pulled up, ire noticed the name of the club L''Illusion. She realized it was Adrian''s club. ire turned to Talia raising her brows. "Adrian club?"


    Talis nodded, still excited. "Yes! I thought it would be the perfect ce."


    ire chuckled, feeling a bit more at ease. "Alright, let''s go then."


    They stepped out of the car, and Talia grabbed ire''s hand, pulling her towards the entrance. The club''s exterior was elegant, with a touch of modern ir. As they walked inside, the atmosphere was vibrant and lively, yet sophisticated. The club was spacious, with dim lighting that created an inviting ambiance. The dance floor was packed with people moving to the beat of the music. "Wow, Adrian really do know how to run a club, huh?" ire looked at the interior of the club impressed.


    "He sure do know what he is doing." Talia beamed as she turned to ire. "Now,e on. We should get ourselves a drink."


    They made their way to the bar, where the bartender greeted them warmly. "What can I get for youdies?"


    Talia leaned over the bar, her eyes gleaming. "Two shots, please."


    The bartender nodded and quickly prepared their drinks. He ced the shots in front of them, and Talia lifted her ss.


    "To a young and happy life!" she toasted.


    ire lifted her ss as well, smiling at her friend''s enthusiasm. "And to your achievement, Talia. Congrattions!"


    They clinked their sses together and downed their shots. ire felt the warmth of the alcohol spreading through her, giving her a sense of rxation.


    "Let''s dance!" Talia suggested, grabbing ire''s hand again.


    ireughed. "Alright, alright! Lead the way."


    They made their way to the dance floor, squeezing through the crowd. The music was infectious, and soon they were dancing, letting the rhythm take over. ire found herself enjoying the moment, the stress of work and daily life melting away. Suddenly, out of the corner of her eye, ire noticed someone familiar on the second floor. She stopped dancing abruptly, her gaze fixed on the balcony above. Squinting her eyes, she tried to get a clearer look.


    Talia, noticing ire''s sudden stillness, touched her shoulder. "What''s wrong?" she shouted over the music, concern in her eyes.


    ire forced a smile, trying to shake off her unease. "It''s nothing," she shouted back. "I thought I saw someone I know."