Gosh, my heart skipped a beat immediately I saw her.Lila.Of all people.If Lila gets even a whiff of my relationship with Alexander, I’m cooked. Properly. Burnt to ashes. The entire workplace would know within twenty four hours, and that’s the last thing I need in my life right now. My chest tightened so fast it almost hurt.I forced an awkward smile, lifted my hand in what I hoped looked casual, and said, “Hi, Lila.”She looked at me, barely smiled back, and replied, “Hi, Aria,” in a cold tone.Not even fake warm. Just cold.My stomach dropped.That tone did not sound like all is well at all.Before my mind could spiral too far, she exhaled sharply and said, “Hmm, Aria, I’m so annoyed at you. You promised to make it up to me for my birthday and you did nothing. Honestly, I’m really annoyed.”For a second, I just stared at her.So that’s what this was about?I let out a breath I didn’t realize I was holding. Relief mixed immediately with irritation, because why scare me like that. I
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