Zara swallowed hard, her grip on Ace's arm loosening.
Her long, wavy ginger hair cascaded over her shoulders, framing her delicate face— perfect, polished, and utterly infuriating.
Irene's eyes gleamed with amusement as she glanced between Gina and Zara. "Your fiancé?" she repeated, her voice laced with laughter. "Oh, this just got better."
Zara's breath hitched. She felt Ace's grip tighten around her waist firmly, like a silent reassurance. Yet, the heat creeping up her neck betrayed her, her entire body stiff with humiliation.
Gina's sharp gaze flicked to Zara, her arms folding as she arched a brow. "Boyfriend? Really, Zara Quinn?"
Zara's lips parted, but the words tangled in her throat. "I— he…"
Irene didn't bother holding back her laugh this time, throwing her head back in delight. "Oh, Best friend! I can't believe you were trying to play this 'better me without you' game with us."
