Ria stood at the entrance of the mansion, her eyes fixed on the imposing gates that barred her way. She had been worried about Chloe's safety and mental health, especially after hearing about the arguments she'd been having with Starry. Now she was here to see Chloe and she wasn't about to be granted immediate entrance.
The guard at the gate, a stern-looking man with a clipboard, eyed her warily. "Can I help you?" he asked, his tone firm but polite.
Ria's expression was serious. "I'm here to see Chloe. I'm her friend."
The guard's expression didn't change. "I'm afraid you're not on the list," he said, his eyes scanning the clipboard. "You'll need to contact Ms. Chloe and get her to clear you."
Ria frowned. Hadn't Chloe ordered that they let her in when she arrived? There was no time t
