“I know it's…it’s just a silly hobby. I have no interest in participating in this stupid contest,” she said nervously.
Cristiano frowned. He didn’t like her explaining herself—and he hated it even more when she was lying to him. He could tell. The way her fingers fidgeted, her voice trembled, and her eyes refused to meet his told him everything.
“Anna and Riya enrolled me without telling me,” she added quickly. “But I’m not going to participate. Trust me.”
Cristiano shook his head slowly, disappointment flickering in his eyes. Siena’s heart sank at the sight, fearing she had upset him. But to her surprise, he turned toward her friends instead.
“Where is the competition happening?” he asked calmly, though his tone carried quiet authority. “Let’s go before Siena is late for her performan
