At the evening auction, Clara sat by the window with Aaron beside her, while Matthew looked distinctly displeased. Originally, Matthew was supposed to be next to Clara, but Aaron had barged in, placing himself between them.

In contrast, Aaron wore a satisfied grin, thinking to himself, 'Finally, I get my chance to pay back for this morning's ice water.'

"Hey, do you enjoy being a third wheel?" Matthew snapped.

Aaron gave a mischievous smile. "How could that be? But are you ...