C34 The Purest Self

Ilyana's mouth twitched involuntarily. What kind of absurd ideas were these?

Had she intentionally drunk a spiked beverage just for a chance encounter with him?

Who was this man, anyway?

His narcissism knew no bounds. How could he be so certain he'd attract her attention?

He was deluding himself!

Naturally, Ilyana couldn't voice these thoughts in his presence