"So that's what it is…" Adrienne didn't seem offended by Raelyn's outburst but expected something like this to happen. Ayla used to defend her in front of everyone, pretending to be magnanimous while slandering Adrienne at the same time.
She turned her attention to Ayla this time.
"Ayla, is this what you told everyone? Are you going to say this is all but a misunderstanding like last time?"
Ayla was startled at Adrienne's question and remembered the slight chill she felt when she met Adrienne last time.
"Addie… this…" She could feel cold sweat forming on her nape as she met Adrienne's obsidian eyes. It felt so strange, as if Adrienne was mocking and scrutinizing her at the same time.
Ayla thought that whatever she said now, Adrienne could see past her pretense. When did this simpleton become so cunning?
"The gift you are all talking about is this." Adrienne suddenly said, taking something from her pocket and showing it to everyone.
