Chapter 56

Liliana sat there with a soft smile, sipping her drink. Before you knew it, her glass was already empty. She set it down casually, then turned to glance at the group that had been gossiping about her earlier. They immediately plastered on fake grins and greeted her like nothing happened. Even Lucas, sitting off to the side, felt the awkwardness and cringed internally. "What's your name, pretty lady? It's seriously the first time Wilson's ever brought someone along to hang out," someone teased. Another chimed in, "Yeah, he's been keeping his girl under wraps! Dude finishes work and goes home straight to her—men like Wilson? Rare breed these days!" "He's definitely setting the bar." Liliana kept her poise and smiled as she replied, "I'm Liliana." The second she said her full name, the ones who had just been talking trash froze like statues. One of them even shook so much his drink sloshed out of the glass. "Guys, did I mishear that? This gorgeous lady here is Liliana?" "No way! How can s