Chapter 557

"Got it!" Wilber, the bartender, nodded. He smoothly grabbed a bottle of high-proof whiskey from the shelf with practiced ease. "Layla, I can't handle strong drinks…" Yvonne protested immediately. Her guard went up as she waved her hands to decline. "Relax! I've had this one before. Yeah, it uses high-proof liquor, but it's just an ounce—the rest is juice and syrup. Trust me, it won't hit you hard." Wilbur set two glasses on the counter, and Layla wasted no time grabbing hers. "What, you don't believe me? Fine. I'll prove it!" she said before throwing her head back downing the colorful cocktail in one swift motion. Yvonne still looked skeptical. Slowly, she picked up her glass and took a cautious sip. The fruity sweetness washed over her tongue, masking the bite of the alcohol. It wasn't as bad as she'd feared. Even so, she wasn't convinced. She set the glass back down after just one sip. "Forget it. I've got homework to do when I get home, I shouldn't be drinking." She quickl