The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0471 “Oh, no! Piper, I'm so sorry!” she exclaimed. She placed her empty glass down on a nearby table then held her hands out to me like she intended to do something. Yet she never actually touched me or my clothes. “What can we do? That will stain right away!” She was right. Red wine stains didn’t come out at all once they were set.

I studied Bridget for a moment, trying to determine if this had truly been an accident. Everything had happened so quickly. Bridget could have lost balance. In the moment, that had been what it looked like.

Bridget was a professional actress. She could make anything look accidental.

But what would her end goal have been

for deception? To ruin my outfit? To get me out of the way? I wasn’t even talking to Nicholas, I had been talking to Julian! And Bridget hadn't really shown any possessive interest in him. At least, not on the same level of Nicholas.

If this hadn’t been an accident, that meant that Bridget had it personally out for me, and that just seemed so... I don’t know. Too much.

It had to be an accident.

Veronica stood from her spot. She had a handkerchief and tried to help me wipe at the various spots. But it didn’t matter. The stain seemed set already and trying to wipe it away only stretched the stain out, making it worse.

The outfit was basically trash now.

Unless I could get it soaking in cold water. That might be the only way to salvage it.

Veronica traded me the handkerchief for the empty bottle. “We'll keep an eye on Elva,” she said. “Go change.” That seemed like the best plan to me.

“Thank you,” I told her.

“Oh, Piper. Forgive me,” Bridget said.

her and headed toward the

of the wait staff was there. As I gestured to my shirt, I asked, “Do you have any idea where my

sympathetic. “We’ve moved all the luggage into the foyer while the room assignments are being made. You should find your bag

you.” They opened the door for me and I slipped inside. The inside of the building was as beautiful as the outside, with bamboo motifs and a tropical theme. Photos of palm leaves and exotic birds covered most of the walls. The furniture was mostly wicker with decorative cushions. I The foyer was much smaller than the one in the palace. It was mostly just a mudroom, where one could

just inside the door. I recognized mine right away.

back toward the bathroom. I found it exactly where the waiter

the staff at the palace hadn’t always liked me. Some still didn’t. I was worried a little about what the situation would be here. It was a relief to know that the staff here would not be repeating the trend I experienced there. Maybe the tropical weather helped people feel

joined me as I stood

take your clothes for you when you are ready, Miss. The sooner we get them washed, the

bathroom with my bag, changed out of my clothes, and then held them out for her

collected them, and I heard her footsteps

the floor, zipped it

It looked like someone had put a paint bomb in here. Cursing, I dug through my clothes, searching for something that had

clothes seemed damaged. @ For this to

had brought packed Elva’s clothing in a separate smaller bag tucked into the corner of this one. That seemed entirely untouched, except for

help me right

All of my clothes were damaged. And I had already given

have to stay here

for me. God, 1 hoped it would be Veronica or Julian, and not Bridget. ws I guess I didn’t

Unless...

seemed too revealing then. But. We were on a beach, right? Would it really be so bad for me to put on my swimsuit?

the bikini on. God, it really didn’t leave much to the imagination. The triangles covered my nipples well enough, but much of the swell of my breasts were exposed. And

took a breath, steadying myself. This