#Chapter 140: Years Unwasted

Iris The Skyline restaurant is located on the top floor of one of Ordan’s tallest buildings, thus offering a panoramic view of the city lights below. From here, I can see the entire city stretched out below me—the dense clusters of buildings in the center city, the streetcar wending its way through the avenues, the bridge that takes us up toward the northern territories, and finally the bay that separates Ordan and Bo’Arrocan. As for the restaurant itself, Arthur clearly wasted no expense on decor. Skyline is already the fanciest restaurant in town, but the space has been transformed for the party. Candles flicker on the white tablecloths, crystals dangle from the ceilings, and an ornate balloon arch leads us into the main space. But what takes my breath away isn’t the decor or the view—it’s the people. As soon as Arthur and I walk in, a chorus of cheers erupts. Everyone I love is here: Alice and Hunter standing near the bar, Brian and Liam waving enthusiastically fro