Chapter 493:- New Year [V]

After talking to Nathan, Sasha was about to follow everyone to the dining table when Riya stopped her. "Come with me." Riya said.

Everyone exchanged glances, wondering what could be so important that it required privacy. Sasha's eyes narrowed slightly, an unspoken question in her gaze as she followed Riya out of the room. Even Lilith, usually so composed, watched her daughter's retreating back with a mixture of curiosity and concern.

Leading Sasha into a small, elegantly decorated chamber, Riya closed the door behind them. The room was softly lit, filled with the pleasant fragrance of flowers. The two women faced each other, and for a moment, the air was charged with an unspoken tension. Sasha's arms were folded under her chest, her posture radiating both wariness and defiance.

"What do you want to talk about?" Sasha asked, her voice cold.

Riya's eyes met hers, and she seemed to hesitate for just a second before speaking. "Have you bought a gift?" she asked, her tone soft.