Although Zahara and Xavier had indeed been in a sugar relationship before, they had never gone out together publicly while in Verdiville. As a result, Zahara remained exceptionally calm in the face of the chaos before her. She picked up her phone and studied the photo carefully. In the picture, both individuals only showed their profiles. The man looked natural, but the woman's face clearly bore signs of Photoshop editing. It was obvious—Rabia must have had Zahara's photo on hand but lacked any of Xavier's. This forced her to use a lookalike and rely on clever angles to stage the shot. As Zahara thought about it, she couldn't help but admire the ingenuity of the plan. It was calculated to destroy both her and Xavier's reputations while simultaneously boosting Rabia's image. Too

