Chapter 453

Amelia glanced at Lila, who shook her head. She didn't know where Noah was either. "Maybe he got delayed on the way. It's not like the party's started yet. Come on, let's just hang out for now," Amelia suggested. She ushered everyone toward the center of the room. Ruby smiled and let the matter drop, moving to join the group. The conversation flowed easily as everyone settled in. This was Lila's first time seeing Ruby since she'd learned the full story, and she couldn't help but pay her a little extra attention. Ruby remained as composed as ever, her warm, polite demeanor intact. A faint smile graced her lips, never faltering as she engaged with the group. Sometimes, she joined the conversation wholeheartedly, other times, she simply skimmed the surface. 20 minutes passed, and the gathering officially began. Still, there was no sign of Noah. Ruby's expression remained unchanged, calm, and unbothered, but Amelia's irritation was obvious. What was the point of all this if the m