Chapter 20 Give My Ring Back

Lila Cross nearly sprayed the juice in her mouth. She whispered, "Is that Sophia Cross—Noah's female online friend?" That Noah would meet a net friend was shocking enough. But even more shocking was that this net friend… was actually Sophia Cross? "Don't say a word. Just enjoy the show." Lucian gazed down calmly, his small fingers lightly tapping a message on his phone. Meanwhile, Sophia had taken her seat at the designated spot. She pulled out a compact mirror, reapplying her makeup while on the phone, bragging to her bestie. "Yep, I'm already here. Mr. Corbett said he'll arrive any minute." "Can you blame me? I've only been chatting with him for two days—haven't even met in person yet—and he already sent me a ten-carat diamond ring." "He told me that after we meet today, I'll be on the front page of the news—the happiest woman in Aurevia!" "And of course he'll treat us to dinner. Mr. Corbett is loaded!" Probably fueled by pride, Sophia spoke loudly—so loudly that nearly everyone in t