The Five Powerhouses Who Match the Unwilling Bride novel Chapter 381

Chapter 381 Fourth-tier Viscount

Chapter 381 Fourth-tier Viscount

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Lucas had pulled out all the stops, booking a high-end restaurant and decorating the private room. When he presented a bouquet to Malory, the two of them looked like a true power couple standing together.

Aside from Ava, this was the first time the others had met Lucas.

The second they saw him, Zoey and Noelle traded a knowing look. For a “visual hunter” like ory, it was easy to see why she’d found it impossible to say no when a face like that asked

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is the last to arrive, finding the rest of the group already settled.

y, I’m late,” Ava said as she took her seat. “I got held up in Mr. Jones’ office for a bit.”

worries, Ava! Your timing is perfect,” Malory said with a bright smile.

Malory had clearly dressed to impress today; she was undeniably the star of the show. The other girls had been thoughtful enough to keep their outfits low-key, making sure not to steal her thunder.

Lucas looked over at Ava. “Preston has asked about you several times,” he noted. “He was wondering why you haven’t been coming to the Calligraphy Club lately.”

“I’ve been pretty busy,” Ava replied. “I already cleared my absence with Calder.”

“Don’t mind him, Ava,” Malory chimed in. “Preston is just a busybody. He loves to manage everything, whether it’s something Calder assigned him or stuff that’s none of his business.”

“I’m going to be tied up for quite a while, so I won’t have time for club activities for the time being,” Ava explained. “But let’s not talk about that. Today is all about the two of you. Cheers to the new campus couple-may you two stay sweet forever!”

They all laughed, and Naomi and the others took turns offering their congratulations.

During dinner, Ava kept a quiet eye on them. She noticed Lucas was quite attentive to Malory, his gaze rarely leaving her.

Once dinner was

space to them

Carrying tell they

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said their goodbyes, giving the new couple some

arked, “Your friends seem great, Malory. You can

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Malory beamed, patting her chest with pride. “Of course they are. They’re the best.”

“Are they all seeing someone?” Lucas asked casually.

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Malory immediately stopped and looked him up and down. “What’s that supposed to mean?”

Lucas held up his hands defensively. “Hey, once my friends heard I had a girlfriend, they started bugging me to introduce your friends. They’re dying for me to set up a group date.”

Malory waved him off. “Noelle and Zoey are still single. But don’t even think about Ava or Naomi-they are strictly off-limits. Zero chance.”

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Lucas looked surprised. “Ava has a boyfriend? She seems like such a… quiet, well-behaved girl.”

“Lucas?” Malory narrowed her eyes and poked a finger against his chest. “Don’t you dare get any ideas about Ava. And don’t you dare try to use her as a bargaining chip to play matchmaker for your friends. If you do, we’re over. Period.”

Lucas laughed, shaking his head. “Where is your head going? I’d never do that. Ava is just so famous at school that I was genuinely shocked. You know we have guys in the Calligraphy Club who are into her.”

“You mean Preston? Please,” Malory said, dismissing the idea instantly. “He’s not in her league. Not even close.”

“Actually, I meant Cole.”

“Him? He’s got a bit of a temper. Definitely not Ava’s type. Besides, her relationship is solid- why would she care about his little crush?”

The two continued their moonlight stroll, Lucas taking her hand as they chatted.

When Ava got back to her dorm, she finished her homework before finally checking her Holoband.

She saw a message from Zoey in the group chat, blinked in surprise, and quickly logged onto the Stellar Network.

The network was absolutely exploding.

A headline. “Tulissa Awakened,” had come out of nowhere, skyrocketing to the top of the charts with a s

of comments pouring in.

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