At that moment, Jason would then tell Soma that, “Well, Soma, you should know that I would never lie to you—like I just said before. Just ask what is troubling you.”His voice was calm, but there was something in his tone that carried a weight—one that didn’t match the easy smile he always wore. He looked straight into her eyes, as if inviting her to break past the surface and dive deep into a truth he had long been hiding.So at that moment, Soma would then tell Jason, “Um... how did you do all of this?”She wasn’t smiling anymore. Her eyes weren’t just searching—they were demanding. She leaned closer, her voice a little shaky but firm enough to carry her suspicion.“I can... I could tell that something is wrong. Like—it’s not even possible for you to know the, uh... the answers, the recommendations, the perfect treatment for all of the tedious, um, practicals and the exams... and just—you just did it all as if you were a veterinarian.”She paused, her brows creased deeply, her lips

At that moment, camila’s jaw tightened slightly, her hand gripping the edge of the table beside her as she stood. She was boiling inside. Every part of her wanted to scream, to demand answers, to accuse Jason of lying—even though she had just heard the full explanation.But she couldn’t.Jason had said Summer was right there. That one detail changed everything. If she lashed out now, Soma would hear her, and Jason… Jason would start seeing her differently. And if Soma was even half as close to Jason as it sounded, then any little mistake now could turn Jason against her completely.Kamila’s mind raced with thoughts. This isn’t fair. Why is this girl always in the picture? How did she become so close to Jason? She’s just a vet student. Why does he care this much? But even in the middle of that chaos, Kamila knew she had to play smart.So, forcing a smile through her tone, she replied with something completely different from what she felt inside.“Oh… I… I see now,” she said, pretending

At that moment, Summer folded her arms, standing in front of the mirror with a firm look on her face. “I’m not going to wear anything you picked,” she said, looking at her sister through the mirror. “I’m comfortable with this. Nobody’s going to force me to dress a certain way.”Her tone was steady, but her sister, standing by the wardrobe with a dress draped over her arm, raised her eyebrows in disbelief.“And that—” her sister snapped, pointing the dress toward her “—is exactly why you’ll never get Jason.”Summer flinched. Her sister never said things lightly, especially not when it came to Jason.“I mean, come on, Summer,” her sister continued, walking closer now. “You love him. Everyone sees it. But you’re always pretending. Now that you have the chance—now that he's around you, beside you, talking to you every day—you’re still acting like you’re just his friend. Why? You don’t want to seize the chance now? You keep waiting like he’s going to figure it out on his own.”Summer tried

At that moment, upon hearing what her sister just whispered in her ear, Soma’s cheeks flushed instantly. She was caught off guard, and though she felt that familiar heat rising up her neck, she quickly tried to play it cool. Her eyes darted to the floor for a second, and she gave a small, dismissive shake of her head as if to say, I didn’t hear that. She masked the creeping smile tugging at her lips and held her composure like a champion actress who had done this all her life.Her sister, however, wasn’t fooled. She folded her arms and smirked knowingly, watching Soma’s every twitch with amusement.Jason, oblivious to their inner exchange, was still standing at the doorway with that effortless confidence of his. His eyes swept across Soma once again, and this time, they lingered.“I mean it,” he said, his voice low but warm. “That gown looks really good on you, Soma. I’ve never seen you wear something like this before, and... wow. You look absolutely breathtaking.”He meant every word

At that moment, without wasting any more time, the three of them gracefully walked toward the glowing VIP section. As they sat down, the soft cushion welcomed them like a gentle cloud. The scent of warm vanilla, fresh orchids, and subtle spices floated in the air. The ambiance was perfect—too perfect—and yet, Soma couldn’t bring herself to fully relax.She shifted slightly in her seat, running her hand absentmindedly along the gold-plated edge of the table. The setting was so extravagant it almost didn’t feel real. Her sister was already beaming, glancing around like a tourist who had finally made it to her dream destination, whispering excited comments about the light fixtures, the velvet curtains, and the glowing flower arrangement at the center of their table.But Soma? She wasn’t smiling as much. Her fingers were still tense, and her thoughts were even tighter. She didn't want to ruin the moment—not this celebration that was meant for her. But deep inside, a storm of questions was