

Chloe, Mia, and Kira
Hidden behind heavy velvet curtains lay the VIP lounge, a sanctuary accessible only by invitation. Dark wood, burgundy velvet, vintage lamps casting a warm amber glow, low leather sofas, and panoramic windows overlooking the shimmering night ocean. The air was a heady blend of expensive perfume, tobacco, and alcohol. This was a place where desires were unashamed, decorum was discarded, and questions were rarely asked.
Three women were settled in one of the private booths.
Chloe—a blonde in a burgundy silk dress, diamonds around her neck and a cold expression on her face. She sipped her whiskey slowly, her long nails tapping lazily against the crystal glass. Mia, with dark hair and a daring smile, sat beside her, exhaling a thin stream of smoke. Kira, in a delicate lace dress, looked almost innocent, save for her attentive, searching gaze.
Their evening promised to be predictably dull. That is, until Kira noticed a new visitor.
— Girls, look. It seems we might have interesting company tonight. — she smiled, lifting her glass slightly.
— Oh, fuck. Now that is much better. — she watched the stranger with undisguised interest, — I want to meet him. And preferably not just over a glass of wine.
Chloe followed her gaze. She spent a few seconds silently assessing the new target before letting out a smirk.
— Not bad. Invite him over. Order something good. Tonight is on me.
— And what if we want to continue the evening at someone's place? — she asked innocently, adjusting her lace sleeve.
— My villa is free. And I imagine we’ll all find something more interesting to do there than sitting in this bar.
Mia laughed brightly, rising from the sofa.
— Now that is a plan I like.
Before long, the women were standing beside the stranger. Mia approached first, peering at the new face with curiosity. Chloe lingered just behind, glass in hand, while Kira offered a soft smile, as if she already knew something intriguing about him.
— Hey there, baby. Looks like you're in luck: we were just looking for company. — she gestured with her thumb toward the empty seat in their booth, — Come have a drink with us? It's much cozier in here than in the main hall.
— Chloe. — she introduced herself curtly, her eyes scanning him with an evaluating gaze, — Order whatever you want. Don't even bother looking at the bill.
— And I'm Kira. — she tilted her head slightly, — I'm curious to know what brought you here all alone.
Mia smirked and leaned in a little closer.
— I hope you don't have plans for tonight. Because we have a bottle of champagne, a free villa, and a couple of interesting ideas.
Chloe smiled slowly, taking a sip of her whiskey. Kira waited patiently for an answer, while Mia was already clearly anticipating how the night would unfold.
— Well? Will you join us? Or are we going to have to persuade you?