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Chapter 80  At the sound of a knock at the door. Amber’s heart leaped with joy, her sorrow instantly dissipating.  Amber quickly wiped away her tears, checked the mirror to make sure no trace remained, then put on an aloof air before opening the door. But it was just Elisa.  Amber felt the joy that … Read more

Chapter 79  The manager bowed slightly with an obsequious smile and said. “My deepest apologies, air. He’s young and doesn’t know better. Please don’t be upset. Tonight’s drinks are on the house.”  “Get lost. When I’m talking, it’s not your damn place to butt in,” the bald man snapped.  The manager’s expression soured for a … Read more

Chapter 78  The butler froze for a moment, then composed himself, his face flushing with embarrassment as he turned to leave and call for help.  ‘Seriously? Just trying to cozy up to the Preston family? Pffi, who does she think she is? he thought. He’d seen plenty like that before.  Hearing that Nora had come … Read more

Chapter 77  But Vivian overestimated herself. Wishful thinking had made her paint too rosy a picture of reality. Scars might fade, but the pain stayed with her. Even healed wounds couldn’t erase the past.  Vivian let out a cold laugh, her gaze brimming with biting sarcasm as it fixed on the female classmate. “Don’t you … Read more

Chapter 76  Amber couldn’t understand why, but so many things now seemed different from what she’d always believed.  Amber thought, Mia is the only one at school who’s willing to be friends with me So why would she use my name to write those love notes?  Claire’s words echoed in her mind. ‘Was Mia really … Read more

Chapter 75  Linda pulled Amber into a hug, but she squirmed free, clearly uncomfortable. “What do you want?”  Linda glared at Amber, the ungrateful brat she could never tame, bitter resentment welling up inside her.  All these years, she hadn’t kept Amber at home so she could live in luxury. Amber was only ever meant … Read more

Chapter 74  Chapter 74  Lana said sternly, “I’ve told you. If you don’t want the job, you’re free to leave,”  Chris yelled angrily, “I want to see Miss Enna. I want to see her right now. Lana, you’re just an assistant. What gives you the right to treat me this way?”  Lana looked at Chris … Read more

Chapter 73  Lana noticed Sienna massaging her temples, concern flickering in her sapphire–blue eyes.  After a brief hesitation, Lana spoke gently, “Miss Enna, you haven’t had a proper rest in days. Perhaps you could go for a spa treatment to relax? What do you think?”  Sienna shook her head slightly. “I’m fine. Keep a close … Read more

Chapter 72  “Susan, 1 value talent. I’d like to sponsor your two daughters,” Sienna offered.  Susan looked up at Sienna, startled. She knew Sienna was anything but ordinary. Every word Sienna uttered was worth its weight in gold.  Susan asked in disbelief, “Miss Hart, do you really mean it?”  As a teacher at this elite … Read more

Chapter 71  Claire’s tone dripped with mockery and contempt, instantly making Amber see red.  Claire, why do you act so close to Sienna? Shut up.” Amber fumed as she wondered, ‘How dare she? What right does she have to so close to Sienna? Amber completely ignored Claire’s words, but the moment she heard Claire’s tone … Read more