Chapter 18. Stay away from Her

Nightlife in Grosthe city is a spectacle, an unruly twin to the daytime. It is lustful, inebriating, relaxing, and alluring. At this time, nobody is wearing a two-piece suit and scampering around in panic. There are no ties or serious buns, just slinky gowns and unzipped flyers. But those parts of town where Claire finds herself in at this time, are in the dredges, the hidden armpits of Grosthe.

In truth, she has never been scared of anything in her life. Her heart does not pound like a damsel in distress, neither does her steps falter as one who is amid the most hardened criminals on the south side of town.

She saunters into the dimly lit bar, her blonde locks cascading in loose waves down her back, and her gaze sharp and unyielding. Exuding an air of confidence, her every step is a testament to her fiery spirit and unapologetic attitude. Tonight, she is on a mission. A secret, terrible mission.

She spots someone at the far end of the room, a ruggedly handsome man