Chapter 8

She hesitated, "Of course I want to..."

I snapped my fingers, "Then go for it! Once you and Damian have sealed the deal in public, Layla will have to swallow her pride and accept it. Then I'll immediately cut ties with Damian so you lovebirds can be together."

She furrowed her brow, thinking for a moment, "Why are you suddenly being so nice? Don't you like Damian?"

Seeing no one around, I quickly pulled Lucian, who was standing nearby, close and steeled myself to kiss him.

"Uh..."

Ella almost immediately gasped.

"You two..."

"That's right, it's exactly what you're thinking."

I nodded, "Now our goals align. It all depends on whether you've got the guts to take a chance."

Ella bit her lip, as if making up her mind.

"I've decided. Thank you, Celia!"

With that, she marched off like a true warrior, head held high.

"You're welcome."

Seeing her like that, I almost died laughing.

But when I turned around, I met Lucian's deep, inscrutable gaze.

"You kissed me."