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?

spoken to him twice on the phone. As his future wife, she should 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

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 pick you

word "asked. Then he

Sonya

car, Leo handed her a

was at

party,

said, sounding

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took a few sips. She'd seen the video of the party-Julian's proposal, and Leo's

didn't either. Who knew Seraphina would actually say yes? Of course,

Julian was really just trying to help

a friend, if I asked you to choose

hesitate. You, of

if you're

shook his head. "I'm not lying. I've known Seraphina longer, but I prefer being friends with

up with Julian? Jake's new bar was tucked away in a courtyard, its back wall painted with opera masks. There was a

about to open the door, she heard Julian shouting. who wanted to break up, not me!" "Jake, will you stop it? She's the Jake

needed help, what could I

"But Sonya..."

one

To me, she's far less

You'll regret this

me, she broke then she'd come crawling

e up with me,

and

Sonya's love. But even the deepest love can run out. I got you a bouquet of roses. Apologize to

a deep breath and opened

her."Sonya, I'm so

gift for

"Congratulations. Wish you success."

accepted the gift. Thank

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

stay," Sonya followed Jake

"Sonya..."

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