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FIFTY : OLIVIA

Author: Lizbeth Rose
last update publish date: 2026-04-14 00:25:29

OLIVIA

The quiet of the estate was shattered by the arrival of the "glam squad." My father had stayed true to his word—this wasn't just a simple makeup session; it was a full-scale tactical operation. By 1:00 PM, my bedroom had been transformed into a high-end salon, cluttered with rolling cases of cosmetics, curling irons, and the sharp, clean scent of expensive hairspray.

The team was a trio of vibrant, fast-talking professionals led by a lead stylist named Jax and a hair artist named Ele
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    OLIVIA I stared at my phone for a second longer than necessary, my thumb hovering over the screen. Adrian: How is your first day going? A simple question. Innocent. Normal. So why did my chest do that stupid little flip? I typed, deleted, then typed again. Me: It’s actually… good. I mad

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