Mia wasn't exactly known for her sharp wit; she had a short fuse, especially when provoked. The snide remarks from a clique of

mean girls only fueled her rage as she grabbed Zoey by the hair, intent on slamming her head against the wall.

But, as if scripted by scosmic playwright, someone chose that moment to knock on the restroom door.

It was always the same. Just when she was getting her sadistic kicks, someone would interrupt her fun in the ladies’ room.

Mia rolled her eyes and let go of Zoey's hair.

"You got lucky this time," she hissed. "And lettell you something, sweetie, stop dreaming about my brother. He's way out of

your league."

With that, Mia flipped her hair disdainfully and glanced at her posse.

"Let's go."

"Mia, we're just gonna let her off, just like that?" one of the girls whined.

"People are coming. If word gets out, it won't look good for us," Mia replied curtly.

After all, Zoey was representing Star Movie Group, a company with sclout in the industry. If it got out that Mia and her crew

were bullying Zoey, there'd be hell to pay.

The Haskins family might help Mia squash the bad press, but she worried about her brother taking an interest in Zoey again, and

that could lead to a whole other set of problems.

to keep it low-key, she thought, dragging Zoey to the restroom whenever the mood struck and tormenting

take it anymore and left Greenfield for

at the thought. Her future sister-in-law would be one of the rich young

like Zoey.

her makeup and changed Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FɪndNovᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the

outfit, always carrying a spare dress in her bag to conceal

her neck with tissues, tossed the ruined dress in the trash, and pulled out

makeup. Only when she was sure no one could tell what had happened did

froze upon seeing the man leaning against

her recognition. She lowered her gaze, feigning composure as

without

things that made

that met the sfate, even degrading herself by seeking him out. They had acknowledged

to hear it

Fitch had refused to see her, treating her like a virus. Now, she had managed to collect her emotions, yet

made her heart sour.

to blbut herself for giving her heart

quickened her pace, hoping to make it back

you cause trouble for

Anyone who knew Zoey even slightly would understand she wasn't one

socialites, much less go looking

assumption made it clear he didn't know her

her heart, her clenched hand throbbing with

"No."

that could retract all feelings at the push of a

everything to possess it.

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