Chapter 9

Thalia woke naturally at ten, stretching luxuriously. “Mmm… not working feels amazing.”

After her morning routine, she headed downstairs for breakfast.

Rosa had prepared enough for two.

Thalia glanced at the empty seat across from her, saying nothing.

“Miss Winters, will Mr. Ashcroft be joining for breakfast?” Rosa asked hesitantly.

“He didn’t come home last night,” Thalia replied between sips of coffee. “So no.”

“Oh.” Rosa retreated to the kitchen, knowing she’d overstepped.

After breakfast, Thalia got a message from Asher.

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[Thoughts on engagement gala attire? Custom or designer ready–to–wear?]

Was there even time for custom?

Come to think of it, she didn’t know the engagement date.

[When’s the gala?]

Asher: [Not set yet. Waiting to see when you’re back in London?]

Thalia: [Nine more days here.]

Asher: [Perfect.]

Worried about custom timing, she replied: [Let’s go with designer. I’ll look at collections.]

Asher: [Let me know what you choose.]

As she was about to close WhatsApp, Drake’s chat notification appeared.

was a video.

club, a drunk Drake was

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I knew you’d come back… I waited

background was noisy with their friends‘ voices–Drake’s

people she knew.

Sienna held Drake, smiling down at him. “Drake, you’re

Stenna, the love of my life… See? I know

love of your life, what about Thalla?”

I only… only love Sienna…”

voice carried clearly. “Look how he clings to you when he’s drunk. You’re

lips curved in derision.

heard them call her anything

They’d never considered her

Sienna’s back and she’s still hanging around. Zero self–awareness.” That was Celine’s friend, the same one who’d called her necklace fake. She’d

let

lips. Celine would never

for sure–that look of disdain at the birthday party

just that: an act. Like the others, she saw

on

We never liked her. She needs to understand her place, trying to force her way

for the

slumming it.

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was an off–shoulder ivory ballgown with scattered crimson rose petals on tulle overlay,

with the caption: “Help your girl choose!? Which one’s giving main character energy for the perfect

minutes, likes and comments flooded

“All three are absolutely stunning? Get them all if you love them

Victoria chimed

your taste is GOD TIER? Let Asher

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