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And honestly, she never thought much of her own figure.

Mostly, it was because she'd been influenced by Star before. Back then, Stella couldn't care less about Yorick.

Her whole vibe was all about: career first, live however makes you happy, do your own thing.

Now, out of nowhere, someone's actually handing her a plate of fried chicken to help her "fill out,” and Susanna's composure is starting to crack.

Susanna pouted, feeling a little sorry for herself.

But Hull just looked completely unfazed. "You don't have to eat it if you don't want to."

Susanna hesitated. "Well, I guess I'll eat it."

After all, fried chicken isn't going to hurt her, right? Worst case, she gets some extra protein. Best case, maybe it really will help her curves.

So Susanna, still pouting, sat there under Hull's watchful gaze and polished off one piece, then another, then another.

By the time she reached for her fourth drumstick, Hull raised an eyebrow. "You sure you're still hungry?"

Susanna grinned. "Of course I am."

She'd been practically starving lately. Used to have the appetite of a kitten, but now? She could put away a steak dinner, no problem.

much. You need

when she'd get back

shrugged. "If you're

Susanna blinked. "You mean

the mess at Black

"Mess?" Susanna repeated, incredulous.

a war zone these days, everybody fighting for control, power struggles

was calling it a "mess," like

as

hurt. Now Derek's all wrapped up in his son's drama. Your mom finally has some breathing room.

a moment-this was, after all, her family

mom's got the guts, now's the perfect time to

even hesitate. "She better go

supposed to do-play nice?

help but smile at her sudden fierce energy. "Yeah.

Black Gate, you'll be the princess of the

the so-called princess," Susanna scoffed.

Turns out, Dan was a total jerk, and every guy in the Mumay family was

couldn't forget how Derek always protected

and treated everyone else like they