Aveline paused, looking at Selena. “You figured it out this quickly?”Selena’s arm draped over Aveline’s shoulder, her tipsy face flushed a soft pink under the flickering lights, her gaze unfocused as she stared ahead.”When I met with the Fletchers, they made quite the impression. They left me waiting in the conservatory for two hours before they saw me. And when they finally did, they didn’t even say what they wanted. They just handed me a stack of debutante photos and asked me to help pick Aaron’s future wife. Can you believe it?”Her voice wavered, and tears began to stream down her face. She wiped them away with a quick swipe of her hand. “Ave, I thought I’d never fall for Aaron. I thought I could laugh off their little power play, but I couldn’t. I felt humiliated in a way I didn’t expect.”She looked at Aveline, her eyes red, and continued, “They didn’t say anything directly, they didn’t insult me, but I still felt small… ashamed. Ave, am I in too deep?”Aveline replied, “Yeah, you’re in deep.”Selena groaned dramatically and hugged her tight. “So, what do I do now? Am I doomed to a messy love-hate cycle with Aaron? That would be such a cliché.”Aveline studied her for a long moment before saying, “Let’s get you home. When you’re sober, I’ll tell you what to do.”Selena pouted and clung to her neck, looking up with a pitiful expression. “Can’t you just tell me now?”Aveline shook her head. “No, you’re not thinking straight. Decisions made in this state are usually impulsive.” Selena’s lips quivered. “Fine, but you have to stay with me tonight.””Alright,” Aveline agreed, guiding her out.But as they stepped out of the karaoke bar, they spotted a silver Maybach parked at the curb.Aaron, wearing a camel-colored coat, was standing beside the car, phone in hand, watching the entrance.As soon as he saw them, he spoke briefly into the phone before hanging up and walking toward them.”Why is it that every time you two get together, it ends with drinking? She always comes home and starts acting up. I guess I’ll need to keep a closer eye on you two from now on,” Aaron said in a half-joking tone, reaching out to take Selena from Aveline. But Selena pulled away from his grasp. “You’re not getting me into bed tonight!” Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the (ƒ)indNƟvᴇl.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.Aveline blinked. “I’ll take her home with me. We haven’t had a proper catch-up in ages.”Aaron raised an eyebrow. “Girls’ night or just a roast session?”Aveline chuckled, unable to help herself.He wasn’t wrong-every time they got together, it seemed like itinto either a roast of Aaron oreetNo one was spared.”Ave, let’s go home,” Selena whined, clinging to her.Aveline nodded and gently led Selena to her car.Thankfully, she hadn’t been drinking and could drive.After settling Selena into the passenger seat, she got in herself, started the car, and drove away.Aaron watched them leave, then pulled out his phone and dialed Lucas.”What do you want?” Lucas’ tone was flat and distant.Aaron replied, “Two guys down ontheirhow about we don’t stot until we drop tonight?eLucas let out a cold laugh. “What happened? Did your girlfriend dump you?”Aaron snorted. “She wouldn’t dare! Not in a million years. Where are you?” “Meet me at The Haven.”Back at Maple Garden, Selena had sobered up a bit but stayedherthats seemingly e
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