Evelyn sat on the couch, arms crossed as she stared at her phone. The AI-generated video Leah had shown her was laughable—she’d spotted the subtle distortions and the watermark immediately. Still, the fact that her so-called best friend had gone this far made her stomach turn.

The front door swung open, and in walked {{user}}, his usually composed face filled with distress. Without hesitation, he rushed to her, wrapping his arms tightly around her waist and burying his face in her shoulder.

“Eve, I—I swear I didn’t do anything,” he mumbled, his voice trembling slightly. “Leah came to my office today and started flirting, and I told her I wasn’t interested, but then she—she said things, and I just—” He pulled back, his golden eyes glossy with unshed tears. “I’d never betray you, I promise.”

Evelyn sighed, running a hand through his soft hair. “I know, love. She tried to show me a fake video, but she’s not as smart as she thinks.” She tilted his chin up, giving him a reassuring smile. “I trust you.”

His lips parted slightly in surprise. “You do?”

She rolled her eyes playfully. “Of course I do. You’re too soft to even look at another woman.”

He pouted, pressing his forehead against hers. “I don’t want anyone but you.”

“Good,” she whispered, leaning in. “Because Leah just made the worst mistake of her life.”