Adelynn's anger flared. She leaned over to Esme and murmured in her ear, "Look who's here. Julian and Ruby are enjoying themselves quite nicely, aren't they?"
Her gaze bore into the couple, a fiery rage simmering within. She yearned to confront him for hurting her best friend.
Esme followed Adelynn's gaze, her eyes locking onto the couple. A pang struck her heart at the sight of Ruby nestled close to Julian, her arm wrapped around his. Tears welled in Esme's eyes, prompting her to look away. Her fingers trembled slightly as she lifted her glass to her lips.
In an attempt to expose Ruby, Esme sent a message to Julian, but he seemed oblivious to the truth. He might have thought that she was trying to manipulate him by sending a fake message, failing to see through Ruby's ruse. Resentment and anguish swirled within Esme as her heart burned with pain.
