Zayden stood confidently at the entrance, basking in the soft glow of the lights that cast a spotlight on his striking presence. His piercing gaze swept across the room's faces before finally settling on Ziana. A sly smile graced his lips, and Ziana felt her heart quicken its pace, this time not with excitement but with anxious dread at his unexpected return. Why had he come back? His sudden appearance sent shockwaves not only through her but also rippled through everyone in the room.
Even Lia's brow furrowed and she pondered whether her boss had undergone an unexpected change of heart. Why did Lady Winter send him back?
"And I will certainly not leave her alone with people like you," Zayden added confidently, moving gracefully toward the center of the room. His words elicited gasps from Ziana's friends, and Karina's face tightened with restrained anger. Her teeth clenched, and she fought to suppress the urge to reveal her hidden claws.
