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.

Zoey to the restroom whenever the mood struck and tormenting her

and

Her future sister-in-law would be one of

like Zoey.

up her makeup and changed Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FɪndNovᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access

outfit, always carrying a spare dress in her bag to

the stains from her neck with tissues, tossed the ruined dress in the

was sure no one could tell what had happened did she

against the wall, smoking a cigarette. It was

him from her recognition. She lowered her gaze, feigning composure

past without a

that made her despise herself—calling him numerous times

herself by seeking him out.

to

treating her like a virus. Now, she

made her heart sour.

for

make it back to her car, but his voice

you cause trouble

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

socialites, much less go

assumption made it clear he didn't know

something was squeezing her heart,

"No."

was a switch in this world that could retract all feelings at the push

everything to possess it.

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