Lavinia glanced at her watch, her face briefly showing an exasperated expression. "I was free earlier, but now, I'm not so sure with everything going on. You should probably ask someone else."
With that, she turned, ready to head back to the lab.
But Ethan wasn't about to give up easily. Raising his voice slightly, he called out, "It's fine. I'll wait for you."
Their exchange left everyone nearby utterly stunned.
Lavinia had not only decisively refused Emily's gift, but she was also so indifferent toward Ethan. Where was the seductive, man-stealing "vixen" everyone had made her out to be in all the rumors?
In one corner, Erin was still frozen in place, so shocked she forgot she was livestreaming.
Through the camera, Lavinia's understated yet elegant outfit and graceful de
