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.

?

O

[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.

a video.

a drunk Drake was leaning into Sienna’s

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knew you’d come back… I waited five years…”

with their friends‘ voices–Drake’s usual crowd and Celine among them.

people she knew.

smiling down

the love of my

the love of your

I only… only love

one for him,” Celine’s voice carried clearly. “Look how he clings to you when

lips curved in

heard them call her anything but “the girlfriend.”

there. They’d never considered her

Thalia take a hint? 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 always looked down

like her don’t let go of

on her lips. Celine would never

of disdain at the

an act. Like the others, she saw Thalia as beneath

all on your side.”

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

billionaire falling for the commoner. She’s

class. Drake was just slumming it. Now that Sienna’s back, Thalia needs

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scattered crimson rose petals

Instagram with the caption: “Help your girl choose!? Which one’s

likes and

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

Victoria chimed in.

“Bestie your taste is GOD TIER? Let Asher

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