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 video.

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

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finally back… I knew you’d come back… I waited five years…”

friends‘ voices–Drake’s usual crowd and Celine among them.

people she knew.

smiling down

Stenna, the love

off–camera: “Drake, if Sienna’s the love of your life, what about

only…

voice carried clearly. “Look how he clings to you when he’s drunk. You’re

curved

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

considered

can’t Thalia take a hint? Sienna’s back and she’s still hanging around. Zero self–awareness.” That was Celine’s friend, the same one who’d called her necklace

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

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

disdain at the birthday party hadn’t

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

on

We never liked her. She needs to understand her

novels about the billionaire falling for the commoner. She’s

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

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was an off–shoulder ivory ballgown with scattered crimson rose petals on tulle

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

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friend Victoria chimed in.

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