The World of Beasts: She's Got Their Hearts novel Chapter 87

Analise didn't feel the slightest bit awkward. She chatted with Scott and the other therians as casually as always.

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The next day, the starship docked at the Stormclaw Alliance's starship station.

To Analise's surprise, Vera was already waiting there as if he'd known exactly when Analise would arrive.

Just as Analise was about to follow Scott and Finlay to the car, Vera rushed over.

"Welcome back, Ms. Chamber." She handed Analise a bouquet of flowers with a bright smile.

"Thank you." Analise nodded and accepted the flowers.

There were too many people at the starship station. If she rejected the gift, it might blow up into another strange trending topic on Cosmoseek.

Vera blinked sweetly and continued, "Ms. Chamber, about last time—I really didn't mean it. I acted impulsively. I figured posting an apology online lacked sincerity, so I wanted to invite you to The Harmonique in the Stormclaw Alliance."

She then turned to Scott. "Scott, are you coming too?"

"I have work to settle at Hopkins Galaxy Lodge," Scott responded.

Although his tone remained warm, there was a hint of cool detachment in his voice.

"Finlay, you go with Ana," he added with quiet frustration. "I'll send some people over later. After the meal, Ana can go walk around and explore a bit."

"Golden Street is quite a lively street. Ana, if there's anything you want, just swipe my card." Scott handed Analise a black card from his pocket.

Vera still wore her perfectly measured smile, not at all fazed by Scott's cold tone. "Golden Street is much livelier than anywhere else in the city. I'll take Ms. Chamber around."

"Alright then. I'll have to trouble you with that, Ms. Khielson," Analise responded politely and got into the car.

Finlay sat in the front passenger seat while Analise and Vera sat together in the back.

Once Vera got going, she seemed more than happy to carry the conversation, keeping things lively.

However, that was only on Vera's end. Analise still kept her guard up.

"Actually, I used to like Scott quite a bit. But after you showed up, Ms. Chamber, I realized where I fell short. I'm not as capable as you are. Just like females, males admire strength too.

"To be honest, when you first appeared, I didn't understand why an F-Grade female would catch Scott's eye.

Vera suddenly shifted the topic toward Scott.

"And now?" Analise blinked, caught off guard by the sudden confession.

Of course, with Finlay still in the car, she wasn't completely certain if Vera was being sincere or just putting on a show.

"Now?" Vera hesitated. She assumed Analise was asking about her current feelings for Scott.