476: DANCE, DANCE, DANCE

ARIEL'S POV Daria continued to descend the staircase, and I couldn't tear my eyes away from her. She was breathtaking, every step exuding elegance and grace. Her presence seemed to command the attention of everyone in the room, and I found myself holding my breath as she approached the table. She took her seat, and the women around the table couldn't help but compliment her beauty. It was like they were all crazy over her. Clearly, this is what I was seeing here. "Daria, my dear, you look absolutely stunning!" one of them gushed, her eyes shining with admiration. Daria smiled graciously, a soft blush tinting her cheeks. "Thank you so much; it's wonderful to be here with all of you." Luke, seeing the mixture of shock and disbelief on my face, offered a sympathetic shrug. How could Troy, possessing such charm and charisma, find himself engaged to someone such as Daria? Well, I didn't actually know her. But I knew she was not a nice person. She definitely put on an act, making the