Chapter 45

The club was supposed to be my sanctuary, my realm of music and rhythm, but lately, it had become a battleground. Liana's relentless pursuit of getting on my nerves had reached new heights. She seemed determined to unravel me, to disrupt the routines that had made the club run like a well-oiled machine. And I couldn't deny that it was working.

I had always been meticulous about my club's operations. From the playlist to the lighting to the drink specials, everything was carefully curated to ensure the perfect atmosphere. But Liana had thrown that all into chaos. She changed the playlist, tampered with the lighting, and even altered the menu without so much as a consultation.

It was infuriating. Every move felt like a calculated ploy to unsettle me, to challenge my authority. I knew she wanted to provoke a reaction, to get me to speak, but I was determined not to give her the satisfaction.

Instead, I opted to ignore her, focusing on my work, or at least trying to. But as the days passe