Chapter 266

The club was alive. Lights flashed in different colors, music thumped loud and deep, people laughed, danced, shouted, lived. The air smelled like perfume, alcohol, and freedom. For a moment, Lily felt like she was twenty again. Like life wasn’t so complicated. They moved toward the bar, and that’s when Lily suddenly stopped. Her eyes landed on a familiar face. “Noah,” she said. “She’s here.” Riyana followed her gaze. Noah was sitting at the bar, holding a drink, laughing while talking to someone beside her. “Let’s go,” Lily said, already pulling Riyana with her. They walked through the crowd and reached the bar. “Noah!” Lily called out. Noah turned, blinked once, then broke into a wide grin. “Oh my god,” Noah laughed. “Look who finally decided to live.” She stood up and hugged Lily tightly, then looked at Riyana with curiosity. “And you must be Riyana,” Noah said. “I’ve heard a lot about you.” Riyana smiled politely. “Nice to meet you,” she replied. They sat together, ordered drinks, a