Chapter 26

ARIA'S POV

I stood there, looking very surprised to see Evelyn come to my defense with so much anger, but I was truly grateful for her words.

Evelyn had indeed been a close friend of mine as we were both studying under the same design teacher.

What the world didn't know was that before I left my pack and married Dante, I had possessed an extraordinary talent for designing jewelry.

It was actually I who had been blessed by the Moon Goddess, not Evelyn. But I had chosen to keep my identity hidden, letting Evelyn to bask in the spotlight while I worked in the shadows.

Evelyn had learned almost everything from me. Not to brag, but I was literally the best.

Our relationship had grown from that of mentor and student to a deep, lasting friendship. And now, here she was, fiercely defending me with all her might.

The argument continued to worsen, Evelyn boldly protecting me in front of everyone as her words sharply rebuked Linda. However, Linda wasn't backing down. Her face was red with anger