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After they parted ways, Rebecca and Charlotte got into their own cars.

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Rebecca had full faith in Charlotte’s abilities. Starlight Media was the top dog in the industry, and they could handle all sorts of problems without anyone even noticing.

On her way back, Rebecca called Jessica and filled her in on what she’d discussed with Charlotte.

She didn’t want to involve Kate’s company because she didn’t want to drag them into the Quinn family’s

mess.

The Pierce family was one of the Big Four Families in Honnala, so if they stepped in, nobody would dare mess with them. But if Jessica and Kate tried to get involved, they’d probably get caught up in all the drama.

“There’s barely any news about you online right now. At most, it’s worth three million,” Jessica said, echoing Charlotte’s thoughts. “Why did you pay so much?”

As long as the story hadn’t hit the internet yet, Starlight Media could make it disappear whenever they wanted -no problem at all.

For them, it was a piece of cake.

Jessica couldn’t help but think, ‘Rebecca must’ve totally gotten scammed paying that much.

“Charlotte’s the kind of person you want on your side. Paying extra is just my way of winning her over and building a connection,” Rebecca said, totally unfazed. “It’s not like I’m short on cash anyway.”

Jessica paused.

After a while, Jessica blinked, genuinely surprised. “Wow, I wouldn’t have pegged you for someone that strategic.”

“What?” Rebecca asked.

“I didn’t expect you to be such a big player,” Jessica admitted after a pause. “No guts, no glory, right? But are you sure the Pierce heiress is worth befriending?”

“Definitely,” Rebecca nodded.

If the files had her seventy percent convinced, that face–to–face talk sealed the deal–Rebecca had zero doubts

now.

After thinking it over, Jessica finally said, “Do you remember Edward Leighton from that last party? The guy who tried to flirt with you right after we walked in?”

“Yeah, I remember,” Rebecca replied. She usually had a terrible memory, but everything from that night stuck with her. “What’s up?”

“When you were talking to Max, I saw Edward and Charlotte together, laughing and chatting with a group of

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people,” Jessica said, her voice full of concern. “I’m just worried she might be mixed up with that crowd.”

friendships are just for appearances, Rebecca

instantly caught on–no further explanation

nodded, fully backing Rebecca’s decision without a second

Meanwhile, on Charlotte’s end…

are we heading

a contact, and called them.

long after,

William’s voice came through, sounding

a heads up: Rebecca’s my partner now,” Charlotte said, direct as ever.

as usual, just had to push back. “I’ll do it anyway. What are you gonna do about

voice sweet as honey but her words pure threat. “I just might get so mad I’ll sneak into

William was stunned.

a girl is supposed to say?‘ William thought, totally

how a lady

‘Where’s her ladylike restraint?‘

Mom and Dad to get you hitched to Eric Shea!” William shot back, completely losing his

you’d be my sister instead of my brother, so if they want a marriage alliance, they’d have to make Eric

William was speechless.

argue with that,‘ William

couldn’t even

William blurted

can treat it like a joke if you want,” Charlotte answered, her

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you two end up as partners?” William questioned, sounding genuinely suspicious. “What kind of secrets are you keeping

shrugged, “She’s just

just stared in

she’s actually

William blinked, totally lost.

shot back,

William kept acting up, she’d just end up with an extra sister in the family. No big

notification dinged on

popped up on her

[Wait, you really want

about Rebecca’s quirky, almost nerdy charm–adorable in her own weird way. For a moment, she actually considered

that thought didn’t get any further than just

was never one for the whole friendship thing.

she liked her life just the way

you’re teaming up with Rebecca, but don’t go forgetting the pain just because the scars are healed.] William, for once, was being dead

glanced at the message, totally unfazed, and texted

[You’re out of

real? This guy’s supposed to be the CEO of a public company, and he’s still so freaking childish,‘

around–if she’d dragged her feet even for a day, it would’ve been a mess. That night, Charlotte sent her a voice message, teasing, “If you’d come looking for me just

to the message were three

Media

and zero emotion, like a human typing machine: [Charlotte

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delivers.]