Chapter 53 Why is everyone is on her side?

Sage’s pov :

The man named Gregoty's sudden appearance caught me off guard, but I quickly realised he could be useful in my plan.

That was until he turned his attention to Aubrey, his tone filled with concern. "Aubrey, what’s the matter? Is everything alright?"

How did he know her?

Before she could respond, Ryder cut in, his voice laced with suspicion. "Do you two know each other?" His eyes narrowed as he glanced between them, trying to piece something together.

Aubrey met his gaze with that infuriatingly cold expression she always wore around him. "He’s a friend of mine," she said simply, as if that should explain everything.

The way she said it made me grit my teeth—what kind of "friend" exactly?

She turned back to Gregory, brushing off Ryder’s question like it was nothing. "It’s nothing to worry about, Gregory. Everything’s fine."