Too Late Mr. White! I'm Married To Your Rival Now novel Chapter 102

Aria's POV

I could feel the tension in the air as that woman shot me a glance before turning to Madison with fake sweetness dripping from her voice.

"Madison, didn't you say Liam just got back from his business trip today? Will he really be able to pick you up?"

Madison smiled coolly. "He's already on his way."

Beside me, Lillian was rolling up her sleeves, ready to start a fight. I felt anger bubbling inside me too, but I noticed how many people were crowded around us waiting for the rain to stop. Getting into a cat fight here would only create a spectacle.

"Lillian, let it go," I murmured, trying to calm my friend down.

"No way! I'm going to rip that bitch's mouth off!" Lillian hissed back.

Just as the words left her mouth, a sleek black Mercedes pulled up through the curtain of rain. Everyone waiting at the mall entrance instinctively turned to look, admiration clear on their faces.

"Wow, someone's living the dream! Getting picked up in a Mercedes!"

"Damn, whose boyfriend is that? He's gorgeous!"

"Oh my God, this is straight out of a romance drama!"

Through the downpour, Liam opened a black umbrella and walked toward us. Lillian made a disgusted noise.

"What a piece of shit," she muttered.

I only spared him a single glance before looking away. I had zero desire to see Liam again—even exchanging a single word with him felt like a waste of my time and energy.

Liam quickly approached us, heading straight for Madison. Most people who'd been watching now turned to her with envy written all over their faces.

"Aww, they're perfect together! So gorgeous!"

"Having a hot boyfriend is one thing, but having one who shows up the moment you call during a rainstorm? That's next-level relationship goals."

Madison basked in the admiring glances and comments as she stepped under Liam's umbrella. As she took his arm, she shot Anne a meaningful look.

Anne immediately glanced in my direction and spoke up. "Mr. White, Aria is here too. Perhaps you could give her a ride as well?"

Liam's expression flickered momentarily. He turned around, his eyes quickly finding me in the crowd.

"Aria," he said, his voice tight with restraint.

Suddenly being thrust into the spotlight, I wanted to die. I regretted stopping Lillian from confronting Anne earlier.

Before Liam could say anything else, Madison stepped in with fake generosity. "Mrs. Carter, would you like us to drop you off somewhere?"

"No need. Someone's coming for me," I replied coldly.

The moment I finished speaking, that irritating Anne piped up again. "Why be so stubborn, Mrs. Carter? Didn't you just say Mr. Carter is at a business dinner and can't pick you up in time?"

She deliberately emphasized "can't pick you up," her voice dripping with mockery.

I was about to snap back when my phone suddenly rang. Glancing at the caller ID, I felt a surge of defiance. I answered immediately, making my voice deliberately soft and sweet.

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