Chapter 46

Tariq Al-Farsi sprinted toward the entrance of the Al-Rashid Villa, catching up to Layla as she reached the car. His breathing was heavy, not from the exertion, but from the mounting weight of the night's misunderstandings. "Layla, wait!" Tariq called out, stepping into her path. "I wasn't lying to you. I really did have someone send that invitation. I just wasn't expecting the Qadis to step in and take the credit for it." Layla stopped, her eyes red and shimmering with unshed tears, but...