Getting married?

Carol was getting hitched?

There was a momentary pause on the other end of the line, then a sense of urgency crept into her voice.

"How long have you known Felix, and are you serious? Would Mr. Miller approve?"

She had met Mr. Miller once, and he had always emphasized that marriage must be between equals; otherwise, life together would

be a misery.

So, when Carol started dating Felix, she kept it a secret from the Miller clan.

"Maja, I've got a bit on my plate right now, can't chat. I'll give you a ring later, okay? Bye, my dear."

Carol sounded breezy, not at all like someone with a problem.

After hanging up, Carol tilted her head back, gazing out at the sunset.

Tonight, there was a banquet in Greenfield, a well-known charity gala, attended by many. Star Movie Group had received an

invitation, too.

With Maja out of the picture, Zoey was once again the one to attend.

After getting all dolled up, Zoey stared at her pale reflection in the mirror and asked the makeup artist to lay on another layer of

blush.

Arriving at the event, clutching her purse, she hesitated at the entrance.

Lately, she kept bumping into Mia at these gatherings.

about her fling with Fitch, she had been on her

after all, Mia was Fitch's sister, a Haskins

Group, and she couldn't

steeling herself,

monthly affairs, meant for

opportunities.

flourished, Zoey found herself greeted by more and

sight of Mia, standing

gaggle of

recognized those faces; they were always around

like now, Mia stood tall, proud as a princess, pointing towards the

here, Zoey was the face of Star Movie Group; she couldn't

agreement was that the restroom was

Maja had entrusted her with

in the direction Mia had

as expected, Mia

room thoroughly, making sure it was empty, and

always so obedient. If you dare tell my brother about this, I'll ruin

chance in this industry!"

head turned from the force, only to be yanked

pleasure in tormenting Zoey, hating

trickled from the corner of Zoey's mouth, her gaze distant

rest of the mean-girl squad sprang into action,

in an instant, with a faint smell

heel kicked her leg, sending her to her knees

girls

right, get down! Trash

out her eyes. She doesn't seem happy

Fitch's bed. And Fitch? He's

aversion to women was no secret in their

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