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193. Regha Strikes!
Rita shot to her feet, eyes blazing. This was outrageous—no, tremendous. Even though speaking while the Ruffian Lord was talking was practically asking for an early grave, she couldn’t stop herself.“What are you talking about, my Lord?!” she snapped. “You want me to apologize to this woman? For what? I didn’t hurt her. I didn’t touch her! We just had a banter, and she insulted me too. So why should I bow and say sorry?”Aria’s head whipped toward her, eyes widening. She leaned in with a low, urgent whisper. “What are you doing, woman? Bow before the Ruffian Lord before you get punished!”Rita turned her glare on Aria, her voice like a whip. “You better keep your mouth shut and stay out of this!”Then, tilting her chin toward the high window, she spoke again. “My Lord, with all due respect, I am asking for a second chance! Besides, you said you already forgave us, right? So why do we need to apologize to this crazy woman? She’s not even worth it!”Maya popped up beside her like a back
192. They Didn't Know
Maya’s temper flared the moment she saw Carlos kneeling to Aria. She stormed toward the security gate, her voice slicing through the air.“Are you blind or just brain-dead?” she barked. “We got here first and have been begging you for a pass. You ignored us! But the moment she shows up, you’re groveling like some lovesick beggar? And what’s with the ‘Lady Aria’ nonsense? Get up already!”Carlos’s head snapped toward her, his eyes narrowing. He shoved her back so hard she staggered, nearly hitting the ground—if Edgar hadn’t caught her in time.“You’d better keep out of this, troublemaker!” Carlos snapped, his voice sharp with irritation. “It’s because of you lot I didn’t notice Lady Aria in the first place!”Then, turning back to Aria, his tone softened instantly. “Forgive me, Lady Aria. I shouldn’t have even allowed them to come near you. I’ll handle this right away. Please, accept my apology.”Aria chuckled lightly, her eyes glinting. “Get up, Carlos. You were only following orders.”
191. Heat In The Shadows
“I’ll just run to the restroom. You two go ahead, I’ll catch up,” Franco said quickly, already taking a step back.Muna blinked at him, her brows knitting. She grabbed his hand, stopping him in his tracks.“What are you talking about, Franco? We need to get to the White House before Elena and her family take all the invitations for themselves! Remember what Granny said—whoever brings the invitation card home first marries me. What if Eddie gets it before you? We can’t waste time here!”Franco drew a deep breath, his tone steady, almost reassuring.“Just trust me, Muna. I’ll be right behind you. If you stay here, Elena might snatch every single card. Go on ahead.”Aria stepped forward, slipping her arm through Muna’s and tugging her gently.“Come on, Muna. We can’t stand around and watch Elena waltz in and take the prize. We’re not giving her that satisfaction.”Franco flashed Muna an easy smile, as if to calm the storm in her eyes.“Go. It’s just the restroom—I’ll be back before you e
190. A Plan TO Play Them.
As Regha entertained his dark thoughts, Elena turned to Franco, her tone unexpectedly sincere.“I apologize on Edgar’s behalf. I don’t know if he did that on purpose or not, but I can say with certainty that he’s sorry. Please forgive him!" Then she shifted her gaze to Aria.“I’m sorry you almost got caught up in this mess. Edgar is not someone worth wasting your precious time on. Please… have a little mercy on him.”Rita’s fingers tightened around Elena’s hand, the squeeze sharp with irritation. Maya leaned closer to her mother, her voice low but urgent.“What’s wrong with her, Mother? Why is she being nice to Franco? This is Franco. Lena doesn’t do nice.”Rita shook her head, her voice just as baffled.“I don’t know… but it’s like she’s seeing the old Edgar in Franco. And trust me—there’s no way my daughter suddenly woke up and decided to be friendly to someone like him.”Elena’s voice broke through their whispering.She turned back to Franco with a soft smile.“So… are we good now
189. Elena's New Interest!
As Regha stared at his dagger, a car roared past him, kicking up a rush of air. It sped straight toward Aria and the others, forcing Franco to grab Aria’s arm and yank her out of the way just before it screeched to a halt beside them.“Jeez!” Aria exclaimed, brushing her hair back with a shaky hand. Her eyes blazed at the car. “What the heck is wrong with you—trying to collect my obituary for free?”Muna stepped in quickly, patting Aria’s back. “You okay?”Aria didn’t answer; her glare was fixed on the car like she was mentally setting it on fire.Franco, still eyeing the vehicle, muttered, “Who drives like that inside the White House grounds?”Muna squinted toward the driver’s seat as the engine went quiet and the doors creaked open. To their surprise, out stepped Elena and her family—Edgar sliding out from behind the wheel.Elena gave Franco a warm smile as she approached, the kind that could almost pass for admiration. It was odd—usually she looked at him like he’d just stolen her
188. Regha Has A Plan!
“Stop!” Elena roared, her voice cracking with desperation as she lunged forward, gripping her mother’s hand tightly. “Just stop this, Ma! Stop it! I’ll follow you to the Ruffian White House—just don’t hurt yourself!”The jagged bottle trembled in Rita’s grasp. Slowly, she eased the pressure against her neck, the dangerous edge lowering until it hung limply at her side. Elena pulled her into a firm embrace, her arms wrapping around her as though she could shield her from herself.One point down. One plan a success.Rita allowed herself to be held, her body softening in her daughter’s arms. Deep down, she had always known Elena would stop her—her daughter’s stubbornness had its limits when life was at stake. But even so, the thought flashed through her mind like a cold wind: What if Elena hadn’t stopped me? Would I have really… died?“I’m glad you didn’t hurt yourself, Mother. I was worried sick about you,” Maya’s voice cut in, carrying a false sweetness that made Elena’s skin prickle.
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