Isla’s mind went blank for a moment as Naya’s words hung in the air, sharp and deliberate. Her chest tightened, and a rush of anger and disbelief coursed through her. Lucian and Naya? She struggled to process it, but her expression betrayed nothing.
“Yes, you heard me,” Naya said, her tone smug and taunting. “Back then, I thought it might lead to something serious, maybe even marriage. But Lucian always said he wasn’t ready to commit. I suppose he just needed the right opportunity, and now, with this arrangement, I get what I deserve.”
Isla swallowed hard, trying to steady her voice. “I didn’t realize you two were... close.”
“Oh, we were more than close,” Naya said with a laugh, clearly relishing Isla’s discomfort. “He couldn’t get enough of me. But you know how he is, always so busy be
