Chapter 14: Bill

Cynthia took a long sip of the exquisite whiskey, her face flushing with a mixture of excitement and alcohol. Jonah, sitting beside her, had already indulged in three bottles of the finest wines, his laughter echoing throughout the VIP section. The waitstaff couldn't help but beam with delight as they observed the two friends immersed in their own world of merriment.

As the night wore on, a group of strippers, enticed by the jovial atmosphere, joined Cynthia and Jonah at their table. Cynthia, now teetering on the edge of drunkenness, couldn't hide her disinterest. Slurring her words slightly, she managed to express her desire for privacy.

"I-I just want us to have some space," Cynthia mumbled, her speech slightly slurred. "These lovely ladies, they're... they're very kind, but we need a moment alone."

Jonah, barely able to contain his laughter, chimed in, "Yeah, give us a breather, ladies! We'll catch up with you in a bit!"

The strippers, understanding Cynthia's wish, graciously excus