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

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

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

friends‘ voices–Drake’s usual crowd and

people she

video, Sienna held Drake, smiling down

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

if Sienna’s the love

Thalia? I only… only love Sienna…”

him,” Celine’s voice carried clearly. “Look how he clings to you

curved

Drake, and she’d never heard them call

never considered her Drake’s real partner.

and she’s still hanging around. Zero self–awareness.” That was Celine’s

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

on her lips. Celine would never say this to

of disdain at the birthday party hadn’t

act was just that: an act. Like the others,

all on your

understand her place, trying

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

it. Now that

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