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Chapter 0431
“Maybe we should try a different game,” Julian said. “Something easier.” “Like what?” I asked. “Go fish,” he said, and we both laughed. A game for children might have been more fitting, honestly. At least then, I might have stood a chance. I had no proof but I had a feeling, just knowing Julian,
Chapter 0432
After my date with Julian, I was left confused, unsure if I had clearly made any of the points I had set out to make or not. Nicholas showing up had certainly thrown a wrench into my plans. I wasn’t sure how I could show Julian he deserved love that came easy, when my own heart was so entangled in p
Chapter 0433
The next day was the dress rehearsal for the performance event. All of the candidates, Nicholas, Julian, Elva, and I were in our costumes in the ballroom at the base of the stage, chatting and getting ready. Everyone’s spirits seemed to be high. In our costumes, we made for a colorful bunch. Many
Chapter 0434
Bridget made Nicholas and I redo our breakup scene. With his apology fresh between us, I didn’t feel so hurt anymore, and the words from the script bounced right off of me without taking root in my heart. After the scene, Nicholas and I smiled at each other, then I made my way down the stage to re
Chapter 0435
That night, Nicholas and Julian joined the rest of the candidates and me in the dining room for dinner together. Elva was tired from the day’s events, so I returned her to our room where the nanny was waiting to keep an eye on her. Julian joined me at the door, to walk down to the dining room togeth
Chapter 0436
Early the next morning, I awoke to the sound of loud and persistent knocking on my door. It was so early, Charlotte hadn’t even arrived yet and the curtains were still drawn over the windows. The guards were talking with the morning visitor, who was nearly shrieking in her reply. It was Bridget. S
Chapter 0437
I frowned deeper. Julian was always playing the angles. Would he have put me down to impress Bridget? That didn’t really sound like him. “He called you… oh, forgive me. A manipulative tramp. A two-faced woman. Someone who only cared about him for his money and power.” Julian would not say that a
Chapter 0438
I didn’t see Julian or Bridget again until later in the day when it was time for the final show. By then, the cameras had been set and the guests had arrived to fulfill their role as the audience. The King and Queen took their spots on their raised thrones. Joyce was notably absent. He was likely
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