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Chapter 7

Penulis: Zia Brynley
Bonus Chapter

Even though I was technically a millionaire now, broke-girl habits didn't disappear overnight. My frugal DNA was basically permanent.

Like right now.

At the Bellmont Senior Art Show setup, everyone else stood around directing hired workers to move frames and fix lighting.

Meanwhile, I was on the floor in a paint-stained apron, hammering nails myself.

A snicker came from behind me.

"Well, if it isn't Mia Madden."

Jada Lenon. The oil painting department's queen bee.

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