Chapter 117: Riya’s flawless act

Chapter 117: Riya’s flawless act

A thick silence draped over the room like a cloak, the atmosphere growing tenser with each passing second. Gracie and Vincent exchanged worried glances. Zara sat quietly, emotionally distant from the brewing storm. But Riya’s heart fluttered with a thrill she could barely contain.

Nathaniel’s disapproval had ignited a spark of hope in her chest. The way he had openly criticized his own friend just to oppose her marriage—it had to mean something.

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