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CHAPTER 150
~Valerie's POV~
My throat tightened. I opened my mouth, ready to lie—something flippant, anything—but I didn't get the chance.
Because just then—
"Valerie!"
A voice screamed my name, and before I could answer, another voice followed sharply. Then a last, loud and clear.
"Vi, you in here?"
Before I could react, the suite door creaked again—because clearly no one believed in locks anymore—and Axel, Ash and Xade strolled in like they owned the place.
My eyes widened. I stared at the ceiling, debating whether I should leap out the window or fake a coma.
Instead, I just… face-palmed.
"What the actual fuck," I muttered. "Is this a harem meeting I missed the memo for?" I said louder, glaring at all three of them now crowding my room like it was some kind of royal visitation.
Axel looked sheepish.
Xade grinned. "So… this is what sick looks like, huh?"
"It looks good on you," Ash complimented.
"You're not helping."