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 the restroom whenever the

take it anymore and left Greenfield for

face at the thought. Her future sister-in-law would be one of the rich young ladies, not

like Zoey.

the door. She expertly touched up her makeup and changed Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FɪndNovᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ

always carrying a spare dress in her bag to conceal any signs

with tissues, tossed the ruined dress in the trash, and pulled out a compact

one could tell what

leaning against the wall, smoking

did little to obscure him from her recognition. She lowered her

without

weeks, she had done things that made

sfate, even degrading herself by seeking him out. They had acknowledged their

Even if it was to end, she wanted to hear it from

treating her like a virus. Now, she had managed

made her heart sour.

was to blbut herself for

make it back

you cause trouble for

who knew Zoey even slightly would understand she

socialites, much less go looking

it clear he didn't know her

felt as if something was squeezing her heart,

"No."

world that could retract all feelings at the push of a button. If such a thing existed, she'd

everything to possess it.

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