Celeste’s POV“Damn, girl,” Grace said appreciatively as I walked into the studio. “If I didn’t know any better, I’d say you’ve secretly started seeing someone.”I couldn’t fight the blush that crept up my cheeks.Halfway through dinner, I saw Ryan and Michelle leaving the restaurant together. My obsessive brain imagined what they’d be doing together once they got to their apartment, and it broke my heart. I decided that I wasn’t some desperate and decrepit loser pining after a taken man. I was still young, hot and wanted to feel good about myself.“Thanks, Grace, but I’m dressing for me.” I said, placing my bag at my design table. “I might as well show off my figure while I have it, right?” “Yes!” She smiled in approval. “You have it, so flaunt it, love. It’s great timing too.”“Why? What are you up to?” I asked, eyes narrowed at the mischievous glint in hers. Grace shrugged, feigning innocence. “Do you think Ryan will help us strike a deal with Hughes Industries to supply us wit
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