As Lireal scrolled through her phone, she was startled by a knock on the door. With a sigh, she set her phone aside and made her way to answer it. Opening the door, she was greeted by the sight of Mai standing on her doorstep.
"Mai? What are you doing here?" Lireal asked, her surprise evident in her voice.
Mai rolled her eyes, a playful smile tugging at the corners of her lips. "Isn't it obvious? We've got a masquerade charity party to attend, and you need to get ready," she replied with a hint of teasing in her tone.
Lireal's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "How did you know about the party?" she questioned, genuinely curious.
Mai chuckled, shaking her head. "Come on, Lireal. It's a once-a-year event, and you're marrying into the Blackwell family. Of course, you'd be invited," she expla
