Flora's POV:

Sure enough, Rufus didn't create more hurdles and let us leave after a short silence.

As soon as I stepped out, I couldn't stop the smile that split my face. When we were far away enough from Rufus' palace that it wasn't even in sight anymore, I finally dared to laugh. Hugging Joanna warmly, I said, "You are truly my heroine. How are you so smart? Your words matched my lie perfectly."

Joanna smiled and explained, "Rufus suddenly summoned me and questioned me about the period when I had disguised myself as a man. In that room, you were the only one who could've mentioned it. So regardless of what he asked me, as long as I mentioned you, it would be fine."

did you know you needed to

a bench as she replied, "That photo had become viral. I also saw it on Harry's phone back then. Although only the woman's side profile was visible, I knew she must be Crystal. After all, you two are very close. Besides, since you were so nervous and had lied, I deduced that something was wrong. I couldn't expose Crystal, so I had to say I was that woman. Additionally, as you had mentioned to Rufus about my disguise as a

guesses. I didn't expect to get them

random guesses." I was so

meet Crystal so openly now. Although we managed to hoodwink Rufus, no one knows what is running through his mind. I don't

almost forgot that." I smacked my palm on my forehead. Fortunately, Joanna warned me. We

for a while and go meet her later. This will show Rufus that

be agitated now. We will have to act naturally and

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