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A perfect excuse to buy time.

Author: MissEm
last update Last Updated: 2025-08-26 22:50:18

Aria’s POV

Her voice lowered, sweetened again, pressing like a dagger between my ribs.

“See? You can stay here, Aria. No need to be dragged away to some strange land with a man you barely know.”

On the outside, I tilted my head, pretending to consider it. Inside, my mind raced. If this festival was real, then it meant I could use it to buy time.

Time to uncover Darren and Elara’s scheme.

Time to protect my father.

Time to prepare.

I forced a small, uncertain smile. “Maybe I will ask him.”

Her grip loosened then, her face brightening like she’d won something.

“Do that, best friend. I only want what’s best for you.”

I turned away before my disgust showed, clutching the note in my palm so tightly it crumpled.

‘You don’t want what’s best for me, Elara. You want what’s best for you. It has always been about you.’ I muttered under my breath as I walked away.

But if this festival was my way to buy time, then I would use it. Even if it meant playing her game.

The note still pressed in
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