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

private room at some club, a drunk

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knew you’d

their friends‘ voices–Drake’s usual

she

the video, Sienna held Drake, smiling down at

clear… You’re Stenna, the love of my life…

off–camera: “Drake, if Sienna’s the love of

Thalia? I only… only love Sienna…”

carried clearly. “Look how he clings

lips curved in

she’d never heard them call

considered her Drake’s real partner.

Zero self–awareness.” That was Celine’s friend, the same one

her don’t let go of trust

lips. Celine would never say this

disdain at the birthday party hadn’t been her

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

on your side.”

We never liked her. She needs to understand her place, trying to force her way into our circle.”

novels about the billionaire falling for the commoner. She’s a joke and doesn’t even know it.”

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

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an off–shoulder ivory ballgown with scattered crimson

posted the three on Instagram with the caption: “Help your girl choose!? Which one’s giving main

minutes, likes and comments flooded in.

them all if

Victoria

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

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