Chapter 3: Apparently, I'm Not Good Enough untless

Under the gaze of eyes and cameras, even several live streams with thousands of viewers, Julian kissed Seraphina, tender and passionate.

Sonya was a mere backdrop, looking superfluous and ridiculous.

"See? You happy now?" Julian, seething, gestured towards the paparazzi and reporters crowding the doorway."Want to hear our love story? Fine, I'll give it to you! I've been secretly in love with Seraphina since junior high. I told her how I felt after high school, and we've been together for eight years! She's the only woman I love, whether it's past, present, or future! I'll give her wedding of the century. Only Seraphina is worthy of my love, remember that!"

A huge declaration, witnessed by countless people online and offline.

"Wow..."

The sharp applause was jarring. All eyes turned to the source.

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Sonya, in her white coat, looked refined and beautiful. Her hair was short, her aura clean and restrained.

She clapped, smiling. Inspired by her, the paparazzi, reporters, and onlookers began to clap along.

Julian looked at Sonya, his eyes flickering with a hint of guilt.

"That Was SO

beautiful. Congratulations

Julian's face hardened.

"Save it. We don't need your blessing!"

you both," Sonya

said calmly.

He grabbed Seraphina and stormed out. The paparazzi and onlookers followed, leaving the office. silent.

Sonya sat down, clutching her aching back. She lifted her shirt to reveal two large bruises. Near the end of the shift, Sonya's phone buzzed. It was 11. new friend request. I'm Henry Sullivan."

Henry Sullivan?

friend him on WhatsApp. With that thought, she accepted his request. Facing the blank chat screen, Sonya didn't know what to say. After a while, she exited WhatsApp, gathered her things, and

was dark outside. As she was about to hail a cab, a black Maybach pulled up. The window rolled down. Leo grinned, waving to her."Sonya, Jake's new bar is having its grand opening tonight, and he asked me to

the word "asked. Then he

Jake Parker were Julian's childhood friends, and Sonya got

Leo handed her a

at

party,

Leo said, sounding

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took a few sips. She'd seen the video of

I guess Julian didn't either. Who knew Seraphina would

really just trying to help

to choose between me and

didn't hesitate. You,

"Even if you're

I've known

his tongue."People say things they don't mean when they're upset." Sonya frowned. He thought she was just sulking, not really breaking up with Julian? Jake's new bar was tucked away in a courtyard, its back wall painted with opera masks. There was a small pond in the center, lanterns hanging from the veranda. It was quiet and atmospheric. Leo pointed to a room at the east end and

to open the door, she heard Julian shouting. who wanted to break up, not me!"

needed help, what could I

"But Sonya..."

one

she's

regret

me, she broke then she'd

e up with me,

and

even the deepest love can run out. I

a deep breath and

rushed to greet her."Sonya, I'm so

brought a gift for

"Congratulations. Wish you success."

the

at Julian, then turned to Sonya."Have a seat. I need

won't stay," Sonya followed Jake outside. I'll come another

"Sonya..."

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