Running Into Cassidy

Hailey sat alone on a bench in the hallway, waiting for Nolan to finish his conversation with his grandfather. She pondered why Nolan wanted her to please his grandfather, knowing that Master Rothschild didn't like her. She still couldn't fully comprehend why he offered to help her if she played the role of his wife, but she didn't want to pass up the opportunity.

Lost in her thoughts, Hailey was suddenly interrupted by a snarky voice from across the room. "Cassidy, isn't that your sister? The one you showed us pictures of."

Hailey quickly turned her head to see the source of the voice, and indeed, it was her half-sister Cassidy, accompanied by her sarcastic group of friends. They were all dressed in chic outfits, and it was evident they were socialites from wealthy families.

"Yeah, that's her," Cassidy replied, grabbing her friend's wrist. "Come on, let me introduce you."

Before Hailey knew it, the three girls were approaching her at a rapid pace.

"Sister!" Cassidy beamed when t