Almost instantly, he started feeling dizzy. The room spun around him, the flashing lights merging into a jumbled mess of colors. He blinked, trying to settle himself, but his body felt heavy and lifeless.
Mia moved quickly, putting her arm around his waist and helping him stand. "Come on, let's get you somewhere more comfortable," she said, her voice surprisingly sweet. She guided him toward a private room at the back of the club, her grip tightening as Joshua tripped.
As they moved, Mia looked over her shoulder and caught Daniel's eye. He was sitting on the other side of the bar, watching the scene progress with a pleased smile. When he saw Mia's thumbs-up, he raised his glass in recognition, a quiet toast to their successful plan.
