Queenie frowned, but Alessia didn’t seem the least bit surprised.

“You’re allowed to bring a plus–one to these events. With Sienna’s family background, it’s no wonder she managed to get in.”

“But what exactly happened with her?”

“We were both chosen by our professor to represent the school in the upcoming showcase. You know, our college is famous for producing top jewelry designers, so the event attracts a lot of industry professionals. Our professor had high hopes. for both of us, but then a well–known designer accused Sienna of plagiarizing one of his early pieces.”

Alessia raised an eyebrow, intrigued. “And?”

“Well, you can imagine how it went. She was forced to withdraw from the showcase, got slapped with a lawsuit, and the professor’s attitude toward her changed overnight. Add in all the snide remarks from our classmates, and her pride just couldn’t take it. So she dropped out.”

“What’s any of that got to do with you?”

Well, it wasn’t entirely unrelated. After all, Queenie had tipped off the designer. But all she did was quietly drop a hint. If Sienna hadn’t tried to cut corners or tried to sabotage Queenie by copying that designer’s old debut piece–none of this would’ve happened.

kept these thoughts

me for what happened. I mean, I didn’t really do anything, but I did end up

Queenie shrugged, feigning innocence.

She nodded, finally understanding why Sienna harbored so much resentment toward

about her anymore,” Queenie said, waving

nudged Alessia playfully. “So,

ruffling Queenie’s hair with genuine affection. Her voice was warm, brimming with

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the clinic later and mix up some medicine for you–make sure you drink it,” Alessia added, almost out of habit. She gently took Queenie’s wrist,

was used to it by now. Far from being annoyed, she just laughed and agreed, teasing Alessia with a pout and a

the door. He’d swapped his tailored suit for a

same unknown singer stuck performing in bars anymore. These days, he was a bonafide star with millions

smart PR moves, and the mystery of his early days when he kept

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