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Henry’s POV

I stepped on the gas, my tires screeching as I sped out of the driveway. Anger coursed through my veins, my mind racing with thoughts of Nova and how she had hurt Niylah. I knew I had to confront her, but I also knew she wouldn't agree to meet me alone. That's why I had called Hilda, asking her to meet me at a nearby bar with Nova.

As I arrived at the bar, I spotted Hilda and Nova waiting for me outside. I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down before getting out of the car. Hilda smiled as I approached, but Nova just looked at me with a mixture of fear and defiance.

"Hey, Henry," Hilda said, as I hugged her briefly. "Nova and I were just catching up."

I raised an eyebrow, looking at Nova. "I'm sure you were," I said dryly.

We went inside and grabbed a table, ordering a round of drinks.

“Did you perhaps tell Ivory about our meet up” I asked with a raised brows

"No, I didn't," she said, her eyes sparkling with curiosity. "But why did you want to meet me and