Aria's POV
Keira's smile turned vicious. "You just can't accept the truth, can you?"
"Fine." I leaned forward, meeting her eyes directly. "Let's make this interesting. A bet."
The table went silent.
"If you really are best friends with the V&A Group heir," I said slowly, "I'll get down on my knees right here and apologize to you."
Gasps echoed around the table.
"But if you're lying," I continued, "you don't just apologize to me. You post a public apology on i********: and keep it pinned for a full week."
Keira's eyes gleamed with malicious triumph. "Deal."
She pulled out her phone with exaggerated confidence, making sure everyone could see. Her fingers flew across the screen.
"Calling her right now," she announced smugly.
The phone rang. Once. Twice.
Then
