Aurora Sterling noted Dylan Valerius's sarcasm and Nancy Nash's change in attitude. She remained seated, however, her expression unwavering. A smile lingered on her face, as if she were completely unaffected.
Jameson Valerius watched Aurora's performance closely. A mysterious glint shone in his shrewd, cunning eyes as he tried to discern what she was really thinking.
Facing Jameson Valerius's scrutiny, Aurora turned her head and gave him a charming smile.
Jameson Valerius paused, a flicker of confusion crossing his mind.
'Is this girl just blissfully ignorant, letting everything roll off her back? Or does she simply have no regard for the Valerius family whatsoever, which is why she's acting this way?'
For some reason, Jameson Valerius felt the latter was more likely.
'Heh, just as I thought. She's not as simple as she looks. She's playing hard to get.'
