The sound of idle conversation filled the air and flowed up the stairs as Ava stood on the landing, staring at Daphne with a look of disdain etched on her face."Hello, Daphne," Ava greeted smoothly, stopping in front of her.Daphne's gaze swept over Ava’s dress, her mouth twisted in scorn."Hello to you, too," she muttered, her voice dripping with mockery.Her eyes narrowed as they assessed Ava’s attire, her lips curling in a barely concealed smirk.“Well, Ava,” Daphne drawled slowly, “it looks like you really went all out for just a casual drinks house party.”Ava took a step back, unphased, and replied, "Looks like you did too. You look beautiful, by the way. He is all yours; I'm heading home."Daphne’s brow arched, her gaze frosty as she studied Ava, calculating her next move."Oh, you don’t have to end things because of me," she responded with a smile, adding, "Though, if I didn’t know any better, I’d say you were trying a little too hard to impress.”Ava’s smile, a hint of steel
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