บท 59: Chapter 59 Classic trick

She rolled her eyes dramatically, folding her arms across her chest as if her actions were perfectly justified.

Lilith, seated in the back, tilted her head slightly, her lips curling into a faint smile. "So now you're using me as your excuse for thievery?"

Ava turned her head toward Lilith, her grin unapologetic. "Of course, Lilith! You're the protagonist—or were, anyway. Technically, I was doing you a favor by not wasting the food they served for your event. You're welcome."

Nova scoffed, glancing at her in the rearview mirror. "A favor? You practically raided the buffet. I wouldn't be surprised if the staff is hunting for their missing plates right now."

Ava smirked, giving an exaggerated shrug. "Well, they should've kept a better watch over their stuff, then. It's not my fault they underestimated me."

Lilith shook her head, her smile growing. "You're unbelievable, Ava."

"That's why you love me," Ava quipped with a wink.