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

room at some club, a drunk Drake was

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you’re finally back… I knew you’d

was noisy with their friends‘ voices–Drake’s usual crowd and Celine among

people she knew.

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

closer. “I’m not… I’m perfectly clear… You’re Stenna, the love of my

“Drake, if Sienna’s the love of your life,

Thalia? I only…

like you’re the only one for him,” Celine’s voice carried clearly. “Look how he clings to you when he’s drunk. You’re

curved in

years with Drake, and she’d never heard them call her anything but “the girlfriend.”

considered

hanging around. Zero self–awareness.” That was

“Girls like her don’t let go of trust

lowered, a cold smile playing on her lips. Celine would never say this

look of disdain at the

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

on your

liked her. She needs to understand her place, trying

read too many romance novels about the billionaire falling for the commoner. She’s a joke and doesn’t even

Drake was just slumming it. Now that Sienna’s back, Thalia needs to go.”

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ballgown with scattered crimson rose

Which one’s giving main character energy for the perfect

and comments

three are absolutely stunning? Get them all if you love

childhood friend Victoria chimed in.

“Bestie your taste is GOD TIER? Let Asher spoil you get the

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