Chapter 19 The Liar's Party

Aurora's POV So Nicole had it all planned out. She had used Anna to get close to me and convince me to join that party. She had prepared her trap and was waiting for me to fall into it. I sneered and turned away, a counterattack forming in my mind. The next day, Anna approached me as usual. Her act was flawless. Even after knowing the truth, I still couldn't see the slightest crack in her expression. How pathetic. She was an outcast herself, yet she chose to become a lapdog for someone in power to persecute someone just like her. "Aurora? What are you thinking about?" Anna looked at me curiously. I smiled and said, "I was just wondering what gift I should get. It's your first birthday since we became friends, after all." Anna froze slightly before linking arms with me, pretending to be moved. "Aurora, you really don't have to." I nodded and walked into the classroom with her. Before going to the party, I bought a cake and asked the shopkeeper to wrap it carefully. Then, I took