Veronica's smile faltered as she glanced at Mira. She hadn't expected Zamian to arrive with a partner, especially given her recent boastful claims to her friends about her imminent relationship with him.
The sight of Zamian standing beside Mira felt like a brutal blow to her ego. Years ago, when her father had introduced her to Zamian , he had merely given her a quick, indifferent glance.
That fleeting interaction had led Veronica to entertain the notion of a possible future together. This assumption was further fueled by the speculation among her fellow celebrities, who had also hinted that she and Zamian might eventually end up as a couple. The stark reality of seeing Zamian with Mira now felt like a painful slap, magnified by public expectations and her own misguided hopes.
