Tony was initially surprised, then delighted. “Of course, we can go! I’m a regr at the bar, and I’ll
reserve a private area for us tonight. I promise you’ll have a great time.”
Shirley had never been to a bar before. Her father’s restrictions and her busy schedule had kept her
away. However, today, she suddenly felt the urge to let loose and unwind.
While he focused on driving, he couldn’t help but worry that she might have a change of heart.
“Goddess, it’s a deal!” he said, maintaining a hopeful tone.
“Okay,” she said.
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“All right, but we must keep this a secret from Uncle Zacharias. If he finds out I took you to the bar, he
won’t let me hear the end of it.”
Shirley concurred, nodding in agreement, “Okay, we won’t tell him.” At this moment, they both felt like
rebellious teenagers sneaking away for a night of adventure.
Back at the Flintstone Residence, Shirley and Tony exchanged contact information before she
retreated to her room. Soon after, Zacharias’ motorcade returned. He walked into her room, lingered for
a few seconds, and then quietly left.
Later in the evening, Zacharias had to attend to work, and Freddie brought a stack of documents for
him to review and sign.
As dinner time approached, Zacharias and Tony shared a meal, but she expressed her disinterest in
eating. Understanding her feelings, Zacharias didn’t insist on her joining them for dinner. After he
finished his meal, he returned to his study to work.
Around 8.00PM, Tony messaged Shirley to inform her that he had booked a private area and they
could leave at 8.30PM.
She stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, reading Tony’s message. Realizing her attire was unfit for a
bar, she began to search through her wardrobe.
She opened her closet and spotted the tight- fitting miniskirt she had bought with Willow during their
shopping trip. At the time, she had thought of wearing it for Cole on a special asion, but now, there
was no chance to show it to him.
She slipped into the miniskirt and added a khaki windbreaker. Her long hair cascaded down, and she
exuded a confident and stylish charm. Having grown up around men, she had a unique, self-assured
allure.
As Shirley descended the stairs, Tony was captivated. He watched in awe as she gracefully made her
way down. She emitted an aura of independence and strength. At that moment, he felt a sense of
inadequacy, realizing that he may not be the kind of man deserving of her but rather someone more
like Zacharias, a mature andposed man..
“Let’s go!” he whispered, his voice tinged with excitement. “I just checked, and my uncle is still working.
He won’t notice us.”
She nodded and followed him outside. Then, Tony started the car, and they drove off.
In the study, Zacharias heard the sound of a vehicle and recognized that it was Tony’s car. He furrowed
his brow while wondering where Tony was going sote, but he didn’t want to interfere with his private
life as long as he didn’t cause trouble.
Unbeknownst to him, Shirley was in the car with Tony. He drove her to a high-end bar in the city, which
was a popr spot for wealthy young people. He knew the area well, and even his car had a VIP
parking space. She followed him to the entrance of the brightly lit bar, which exuded a cool, high-tech
atmosphere and a sense of excitement.
“This ce opened a year ago, and it’s packed every night. The atmosphere inside is amazing,” Tony
said. He was excited today because he was bringing a beautiful woman to the bar, which was quite
exhrating. However, he didn’t dare to have any ulterior motives toward Shirley. In his heart, he had
already categorized her as a good friend and a closerade.
He was aware of his ce and knew that he wasn’t worthy of pursuing her romantically.. Nevertheless,
taking her out to have fun made him feel aplished and added to their strong bond as friends.