Chapter 85

With Loretta singing Elara's praises nonstop, Arista didn't hesitate for a second. She handed Elara a carefully wrapped gift—a set of exquisite, rare fire-colored jewelry.

It was something Arista had gone to extraordinary lengths to acquire, flying overnight to a neighboring country's auction just to secure it.

"Arista… this is far too precious. I can't—"

"You must accept it, Elara. I may not be S