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Aurora's heart sank due to fear at the mention of Ava's name. She knew she couldn't keep up lying any longer, not with the way Chloe's gaze was fixed on her.

The Alpha regarded Chloe with a mixture of surprise and suspicion. “What do you mean, Chloe? Speak clearly.”

Chloe took a deep breath, her eyes flickering with determination. “Ava didn't run off with a man. I know her very well she can't possibly do such a thing, I think we should question Aurora very well I can't trust her such a cunning and sly woman like her” she said her face full of pure disgust and hatred, while pointing her finger towards Aurora.

Gasps of shock echoed through the Crowd as Chloe indirectly accused Aurora.

Aurora's face instantly turned black. “How. How dare you accuse me of such a thing” she stammered in between her words.

“I was not accusing you Aurora, but since you think I am why don't you tell us what you did?” Chloe asked her gaze fixed on Aurora.

Aurora became speechless not knowing how to respond t
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