New Friends

Considering the nature of the event, Iris masked her anger with a smile and approached Ava. "Ava, what a coincidence to see you here, I'm Iris Hart," she greeted cheerfully.

 

Megan Anderson nodded politely in response. "I'm Megan Anderson, pleased to meet you," she replied.

 

Ava felt goosebumps rise at the cloying sweetness in Iris's voice. "It is quite a coincidence," she managed to say.

 

Despite her disdain for Iris's character, Ava saw no need to start a public confrontation.

 

"Had I known you were coming, I would have joined you. It's tough being here for the first time without anyone to talk to," Iris said, trying to sound congenial.

 

Ava's response, however, was noticeably cooler. "Our design styles are different; there's not much for us to discuss."