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.

a

room at some club, a drunk Drake was leaning into Sienna’s embrace, mumbling,

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finally back… I knew you’d come back… I waited

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

she knew.

Sienna held Drake, smiling down

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

if Sienna’s the love of your

only… only love Sienna…”

clearly. “Look how he clings to

lips curved in derision.

she’d never heard them call

surprise there. They’d never considered her Drake’s

That was Celine’s friend, the same one who’d called her necklace fake. She’d always looked down

chimed in: “Girls like her don’t let go

smile playing on her lips. Celine would never say this to her face.

for sure–that look of disdain at the birthday

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

we’re all on your

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

too many romance novels about the billionaire falling for the commoner. She’s a

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

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scattered crimson rose petals on tulle overlay, romantic and

“Help your girl choose!? Which

and comments

three are absolutely stunning? Get them all

Victoria chimed in.

Let Asher spoil you get

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