The speed Arian used in dropping her hand. He could only hope that she didn't notice.

“Yes, Luna Laura," she smiled.

"Arian here was just apologizing to me for mistaking me for a random person,” Penelope replied.

Did she have to add that part? Arian was having an entirely different conversation in his head.

“Seriously?” Laura turned to him, looking all surprised.

“That's too bad. We should've started the party by first introducing you two. Formally.”

“It's fine. We have already cleared that up. Besides, I knew who he was. I've known ever since the white ball we attended when we were kids. Arian must not have been able to...