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MAKING FRIENDS

Autor: Aikohi
last update Data de publicação: 2026-04-30 06:00:03

LOLA'S POV

Sophia finds me after the dance ends, Ocean has been pulled into a conversation with some business associates, but his eyes keep finding me across the room, making sure I’m okay.

I smile at him, letting him know I’m fine.

“Lola, dear. Walk with me?” Sophia offers her arm.

I take it and we move through the crowd toward a quieter sitting room off the main hall.

The room is elegant and comfortable, away from the noise and politics of the main event.

Sophia settles onto a plush so
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