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    Corrine observed the spectacle, her eyebrows arching with barely concealed incredulity. The bar owner’s audacity surprised her, though she acknowledged that these polished performers had masterfully enchanted their feminine audience.


    As their choreographed routine progressed, revealing sculpted physiques and culminating in an impassioned dance, the atmosphere crackled with electric energy. Even passive observers felt their pulses quicken.


    Female voices rose in appreciation, with Karina proving the most vocal beside Corrine.


    “A lifetime of propriety deserves such a reward.”


    Corrine stared at her friend, astonished. They had been friends for years, yet somehow, she had never realized Karina harbored such enthusiasm for male performers.


    Especially when the dancersunched into more suggestive movements—hips rolling, hands roaming—the sheer volume of the crowd’s screams threatened to shake the very walls of the bar.


    When the performers stepped off the stage to mingle with the audience, Karina seized the moment, eagerly reaching out to touch a firm, sculpted chest before yanking Corrine aside, her expression utterly serious.


    “Sweetie, I’ve just had an epiphany.”


    Corrine’s confusion showed inly.


    “Swift movement forward leaves no room for sorrow—only fresh romance.”


    “That’s rather excessive,” Corrine remarked, smoothly declining a performer’s advances.


    Karina regarded her with bewilderment.


    “How do you maintain suchposure? Aren’t you tempted to experience this for yourself?”


    Corrine’s subtle headshake spoke volumes. Her standards had been irreversibly elevated by Nate’s example. These performers, while charming, paled inparison.


    Lost in contemtion, she felt Karina’s insistent nudge.


    “Look there! That man hasn’t taken his eyes off you.”


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    Following Karina’s gesture, Corrine’s gaze found Nate among the crowd. His ck shirt emphasized hismanding presence—a sovereign emerging from darkness.


    The sight sent her heart racing.


    Nate had never expected to run into Corrine there. His eyes narrowed, a cold glint shing through them as he studied her.


    Corrine wore a spaghetti-strap dress that entuated her toned limbs, her delicate corbone drawing the eye. The fishtail hem skimmed over her long, slender legs, while the fitted fabric hugged her waist, emphasizing her perfect curves.


    With that stunning ensemble paired with her captivating face, she effortlessly became the center of attention, the gaze of every man in the room lingering on her.


    Nate caught the predatory looks directed at her, his dark eyes turning even more unreadable. His brows knitted together, his expression growing colder, as if frost had settled over his face.


    An unshakable dominance radiated from him, his presence alone enough tomand attention.


    Feeling nervous, Corrine spun around without a word, grabbed Karina’s wrist, and bolted.


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