Chapter 294

---- Victoria nodded. "Exactly, Lia. Don't let some random chick ruin your mood." Thalia forced a smile. "I'm fine." Asher looked at Thalia with concern. "Lia, if you're not having fun, we can leave. I'll call for the car." Thalia shook her head. "I know you wouldn't have played along with that stupid game anyway. Really, I'm okay." Asher pulled Thalia into his arms and placed a gentle kiss on her forehead.

"I would never do anything that could cost me you." Victoria exchanged meaningful glances with Sebastian and Charlotte. The group quietly slipped out of the lounge. Timothée Pierson followed them out. James Darwin also left with his girlfriend. Rupert Lysander watched the couple embracing on the sofa, a flash of sadness crossing his eyes before he too departed. ---- That evening, the birthday party kicked into high gear.

In the first-floor bar, strobe lights flashed and bass pounded through the speakers. The DJ was on stage, moving to the beat. Downstairs, people were dancing and singing, the vibe electric. After the party hit its peak, the music faded out. Lucia walked on stage and took the microphone.

perfectly matched the club atmosphere, with loose waves and smoky eyes-total bombshell vibes. She stood center stage, bathed in spotlights. After her opening remarks and some

Lucia spoke with raw emotion, "Without her, you might never have seen me again. Thalia saved my life, and I'm eternally grateful." "Lalso want to officially announce something." Lucia lowered her eyes, her expression tinged with melancholy. "Asher Blackwood and J

and I hope everyone can forget that chapter. I don't want anyone, under the guise of helping me, to do things that put me in awkward situations. And I definitely don't want anyone trying

Asher Blackwood? What triggered this?" "I heard she and Summer Hanks had this massive blowout earlier. They were screaming at each other, and word is they're not friends

right?" "Most likely." "Wait, so Asher and Thalia are back together? When did that happen? Didn't the Winters family release some statement a few months back calling off their engagement?" "Yeah, I remember that too.

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