Chapter 65: Aaron’s Identity

LIANA

I awkwardly sipped my latte, my gaze flickering over the group gathered around the table.

Someone might be wondering how so many people ended up here with Aaron.

Well, all thanks to Zaylen, who had extended the invitation to everyone as if he was the one treating. And there he was, sitting right beside me, a casual smile on his lips as he engaged in conversation with Jordan.

I couldn't help but feel a twinge of confusion at the unexpected company. Aaron sat on the other side of the table beside Kiara, while Sara chatted animatedly with him, completely at ease in the bustling café atmosphere.

As I glanced around the table, I couldn't shake the feeling of everyone being manipulated by Zaylen.

I cleared my throat, grabbing Zaylen’s attention.

“Is something wrong?” he asked as innocently as possible. But I could clearly see through that innocence!

I cast a sharp glance in his direction. "This is your plan to stop me from getting close to Aaron, isn't it?" I accused, my voi