Aaron watched the scene unfold with a faint smirk, clearly amused and making no effort to intervene.

Selena's eyes grew even more resentful as she glanced at him, silently begging for rescue.

After a moment, Jolie finally released her, noticing the stiffness in her posture. With reddened eyes, she said softly, "I'll take a look around."

"Go on, go on," Selena said quickly, waving her hand like she had just been freed from a burden.

Jolie began exploring the apartment. The three-hundred-square-meter flat was spacious and fully equipped. With just a few groceries and some basic household items, it was ready to live in. When she returned to the living room, she saw Selena ending a phone call.

"I've already arranged for someone to pick up what you need. For now, don't go out," Selena said firmly.

Jolie hesitated. "The flight lands in a few hours. Are you sure no one will realize something's off?"

"They won't," Selena replied confidently. She opened her phone and pulled up two photos. Pointing at the first picture, she explained, "This is what your stand-in originally looked like." Then, with a swipe of her screen, she brought up the second image.

Jolie gasped, her eyes widening in shock.

The person in the photo looked almost identical to her.

"This is her after makeup and disguise," Selena said, her tone calm and assured. "Even if your parents were here, they might not recognize the difference right away."

by the meticulous preparation. "Where did you

these days," Selena replied matter-of-factly. "I just

mix of relief and amazement. "It

her

shopping returned, arms full of bags. Jolie helped unpack everything, organizing the kitchen

"I'll cook lunch for you both. What do

head. "I'm not staying for

"Why not? I'm a great cook,

shook her head again. "I've got other things

Aaron raised an eyebrow and said, "Other things? Funny, I don't

immediately shot

her like this? Was he

blinked, quickly catching on. Selena clearly didn't want to stay, likely due to some awkward or stubborn

aside what she

"Sister, stay

playing coy, softening her voice and swaying Selena's arm gently, her bright, pleading eyes fixed on her. Selena could barely hold her

Selena stammered, her voice

you'll stay, and I'll let go," Jolie insisted,

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