At this hour, the bar wasn't very crowded.
Gloria stood quietly on the stage, stretching her limbs.
It had been so long since she last danced that she almost forgot what it felt like.
The stage lights were off, and Gloria stood alone in a dim corner.
Despite three years of hellish torment that had left her emaciated, she still exuded a unique charm as she stood on the stage.
All the patrons in the bar had their eyes fixed on Gloria.
"Well, Felix, did I disappoint you?" Elodie asked, a bit surprised herself, seeking approval from Felix.
Felix ignored her, only urging the stage impatiently when he saw everyone's attention. "Why aren't you dancing yet? Are you here to make money or to be a star?"
Gloria took a deep breath and walked to the center of the stage.
The lights came on.
For a moment, Gloria felt like she was back in the past, standing on a theater stage.
That feeling vanished the moment she saw the pole.
