Chapter 282

• James sneered, his face filled with disdain. “Alora, you’re far too kind. This isn’t a rumor—it’s the truth! Just look at Liza. She hasn’t said a single word to deny it. Clearly, she’s admitting it!”
• Alora, ever the actress, put on a compassionate front and said gently, “Liza, don’t be upset with James. He’s just a little blunt. If you don’t feel comfortable talking about it, then I won’t press the issue further.
• “James and I will simply pretend we don’t know about this.”