The Final Sapphire

“Loaf around?” Upon hearing this, Valerie curled her lips, responding, “You don't even know my friends.”

“Stop hanging out with those good-for-nothings. Have you already forgotten what I told you over dinner?” Darius asked, clearly displeased.

Valerie raised an eyebrow, leaning lazily against the door. She asked, “Why are you calling my friends bad company?”

“Hmph, in any case, whenever you have t