Chapter 369. Poker Face

ASHER

I went to the Fairy Angel Events Place with Sarah, driving her car since she insisted I take the wheel.

Before we left the house, I asked Sarah to message Lee, wondering who she would be riding with and when she planned to arrive at the venue. Lee’s reply, through Sarah, was curt: she was riding with Paige and told Sarah to just stick with me. Sarah mentioned that Lee’s tone over chat seemed annoyed, which wasn’t surprising.

Paige had also messaged Sarah, saying she had just been on a call with Lee and confirmed that she sounded irritated. It made sense—Lee probably realized everyone had lied about my attendance at Auntie’s birthday party.

As we pulled into the Fairy Angel Events Place, the grand exterior immediately caught my eye. At the entrance stood a majestic fountain, its cascading water sparkling under the golden lights surrounding it. The building itself resembled a fairy tale castle, complete with towering spires, intricate stonework, a