Chapter 32

Aurora's POV.

‘What would happen if you asked a taxi to take you to the most luxurious and expensive hotel in Paris?’ That was exactly what I had done, coaxing the most frugal person I knew, Xander, to experience the pinnacle of Parisian luxury. Clinging to his right arm, I felt his reluctance, while Selena, that impish girl, latched onto his left. Selena wasn't a partner in crime, but rather a cheerleader for any audacious act.

‘She's the kind of girl who'd be the first to add oil to a burning fire just for the sake of amusement.’

The grandeur of the hotel towered above us, and Xander, his voice tinged with desperation, pleaded, "This place is too expensive; let's search for somewhere else." However, his protest proved feeble against the force of our whims.

He tried to reason, his voice quivering, but I just cut through all the bullshit, "Don't be like this, Xander. You said you loved me, now prove it. I know you're wealthy; you have nothing but money." His face contorted, a battle b