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

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

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knew you’d come back…

their friends‘ voices–Drake’s

people she

Drake, smiling down at him.

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

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

“Who’s Thalia? I only… only

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

curved in

and she’d never heard them

considered her

still hanging around. Zero self–awareness.” That was Celine’s friend, the same

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

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

look of disdain at the

act. Like the others, she saw

we’re all on your side.”

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

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

it. Now

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was an off–shoulder ivory ballgown with scattered crimson rose petals on tulle overlay, romantic and graceful.

choose!? Which one’s giving main character energy

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

Victoria chimed in.

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