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.

room at some club, a drunk

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knew you’d come back… I waited

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

people she knew.

the video, Sienna held Drake, smiling

“I’m not… I’m perfectly clear… You’re Stenna, the love of my life… See? I know exactly what

Sienna’s the love

only… only love Sienna…”

carried clearly. “Look how he clings

curved in

years with Drake, and she’d never heard them

surprise there. They’d never considered her

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 on

chimed in: “Girls like her don’t let go of trust fund babies

playing on her lips. Celine would never

she knew for sure–that look of disdain at the birthday party hadn’t been her imagination.

just that: an act. Like the others, she

on your

understand her place, trying to force

many romance novels about the billionaire falling for the commoner.

slumming it. Now that Sienna’s

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crimson rose petals on tulle

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

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Victoria chimed

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