You're Cruel

Everyone there was momentarily confused, not expecting someone to suddenly open the door, but it lasted only about two seconds. After that, almost everyone screamed with joy, realizing that the person who came in was Max.

Even Laila, who immediately got up and rushed towards Max,.

"Max!"

"Hello... hi!"

Zoe heard all the chatter, but it seemed distant and faint as her mind suddenly went blank. She was not prepared to meet Max right now—with his appearance as Loria. Yesterday, when they met at the gym, Zoe perfectly hid her identity, but now she didn't know how to react if Max were to behave the same way Billy did yesterday—trying to force recognition.

They shouldn't be meeting now. This was not in her plans. Zoe tried to calm herself, took a deep breath, and stood up, trying to be as enthusiastic as everyone else. It would be odd if Zoe didn't react like everyone else upon seeing Max, who had become famous in the music world.

"I didn't know you would be a guest today!"

No one knows who