“I wanted to walk you back to your dorm, but the club president wouldn’t let anyone leave,” Fortune said, her expression caught somewhere between helplessness and a childish pout.

Joyce couldn’t help but smile. For a moment, she caught a glimpse of Fortune’s hidden, almost naïve side.

“It’s fine. My dorm isn’t far from here anyway. I’ve finished up my work for the night, so you just focus on yours.”

“I’ll send you the photos tonight, but I’m not sure how late I’ll be.

So–good night in advance,” Fortune said.

“You could just say it on WhatsApp,” Joyce replied, tucking a stray strand of hair behind her ear.

“But I’d rather say it face to face.” Fortune lowered her gaze, reaching as if to take Joyce’s hand–only to be interrupted by Helena Rivers calling her

name.

Fortune hesitated, looking disappointed, but she had no choice but to

leave.

Joyce waved goodbye, but couldn’t shake the feeling that someone was watching her.

She glanced over her shoulder–nothing. But as she turned back, a face appeared right in front of her. Startled, Joyce lost her balance and

stumbled to the ground..

“Helena, what the hell?” Joyce pressed a hand to her chest, her voice sharp and shaken.

were having a great time with Fortune, huh?” Helena’s tone was mocking,

are you talking

even think about aiming too high. Fortune’s

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match–someone like you, with no connections, doesn’t

jabbed a finger into Joyce’s chest, hard enough

wince.

it all wrong.” Joyce batted Helena’s

because you cleaned up nice for once. The

sneer was open and

pressed her lips together, refusing to

Helena wasn’t finished. She grabbed Joyce by

disdain.

is still trash, no matter how expensive your makeup or clothes are. You can’t hide that desperate stink. Don’t let the city lights blind you, Joyce.

she’d lost her soul, trailing in with her shoulders slumped, startling Esme and Mia. They wondered if something

event.

happened?” Esme asked

her

long day,” Alessia said, catching their

girls fell quiet and nodded,

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