Villain Ch 1232. Playing Victim
Her friend blinked, surprised at her sudden determination. "Wait, seriously? You're going to talk to them?"
"Of course," Sophia said, forcing a confident smile. "Why wouldn't I?"
Her friend hesitated, then shrugged. "Your call. I'll stay back, though. I'm not getting in the middle of whatever this is."
Sophia rolled her eyes but didn't respond. Instead, she squared her shoulders, took a deep breath, and started walking toward the group. Her eyes immediately fixed on Allen, who was engaged in a quiet conversation with Elio. That calm, confident expression on his face—it grated on her. 'What's he even saying to Elio?' she wondered, her annoyance bubbling under the surface.
She approached with her best neutral smile, her steps steady and deliberate. 'Relax,' she reminded herself. 'Act normal. Act like this is no big deal.'
