ARIA’S POV“Mom, I would never marry Aria even if she’s rich.”Stella and I meet at one of the most exclusive, opulent restaurants in the city, a place where wealth drips from every corner and status is worn like a crown. The walls are adorned with gold accents, and the chandeliers hanging from the ceiling are made of the finest crystals, casting a soft, warm glow over the entire space.The tables are draped in rich, velvety linens, each centerpiece an elegant arrangement of flowers flown in from around the world. The servers move gracefully, their attire immaculate, anticipating our needs before we even speak.As I take a seat at the plush, high-backed chair, I’m reminded of the power I now hold. I glance around, feeling the weight of the stares, the quiet murmurs that ripple through the room. People know who I am now. They’re watching.Stella sits across from me, leaning in with a sly smile as she shares what she’s just heard. She narrates to me what she has overheard during the even
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