A night with the billionaire stranger

the entrance, her heart swelling with a mix of nostalgia and purpose. With her nursing degree finally in hand, she had returned to the only home she had ever known, not just

per to go to a club, including their shopping trip and the anticipation of the party: --- Harper barely had time to hang up her coat when her phone buzzed with an incoming call. It was Mia, her best friend from nursing school. "Hey, Mia! What's up?" Harper answered, a smile spreading across her face. "Hey, Harp! I'm outside your place. Get dressed, we're going shopping!" Mia's voice was full of excitement. "Shopping? For what?" Harper asked, puzzled. "For tonight! We're going to the new club downtown," Mia declared, her tone leaving no room for argument. Harper groaned internally. A night out clubbing was the last thing on her mind. She'd much rather spend the evening at the orphanage or catching up on some much-needed rest. "Mia, you know I'm not into that scene. Why don't you go without me?" "No way, Harp. You need a break! You work so hard all the time. Plus, it's going to be fun. Just trust me, okay?" Mia insisted, her voice filled with determination. " there's no way I will be goi for a party Mia that's not my thing seriously I can't go it wasn't even planned I can't for real", replied Harper " please I beg you bestie you know I love you please just a little fun I promise to protect you all day I promise ", Reluctantly, Harper agreed, and within minutes, Mia had whisked her away to the bustling shopping district. They wandered through the stores, Mia's enthusiasm contagious as she pulled Harper from rack to rack. "Try this on!" Mia exclaimed, holding up a sleek black dress with intricate lace detailing. Harper eyed the dress skeptically. "Mia, I don't know. It's a bit...much." "Nonsense! You'll look amazing in it. Come on, just try it," Mia urged, pushing her towards the dressing room. Harper sighed but complied, slipping into the dress. As she looked at her reflection, she had to admit it did look good. The dress hugged her figure perfectly, making her feel elegant and confident in a way she hadn't expected. Stepping out of the dressing room, Harper found Mia grinning from ear to ear. "See? I told you! You look stunning. Now, let's find some shoes to match." After several hours of shopping, the girls returned to Mia's place, laden with bags of new clothes and accessories. Mia had picked out a shimmering silver dress for herself, and they spent the ne