Lahat ng Kabanata ng A Whole New World: Kabanata 131 - Kabanata 140

"You know what?" I said, dusting imaginary lint off my sleeve. "I want to leave. There's no reason for me to stay here anymore. Goodbye, Caroline." I turned to leave but Caroline caught my hand gently. Her touch was soft, but her eyes were searching. "Listen, Essence. No matter what anyone here

Yvonne. I stopped dead in my tracks and gave a scoff so loud it echoed. “Really? What are you doing in my house, Yvonne?” She sprang up like she’d just seen Beyoncé. “Essence!” she squealed, arms already flying toward me for a hug I did not consent to. “Oh my goodness, you finally came! I’ve b

I was about to respond but my phone rang—and I swear, the universe has the sickest sense of humor. I glanced down at the screen. “Speak of the damn devil,” I muttered. “Yvonne.” Sky snorted. I swiped to answer. “What do you want?” Her voice was soft and seemed rehearsed. “Essence, I need t

So I smiled. Weakly, but still. “I came here to see you,” I told him, stepping back. “Now that I’ve seen you, I should be leaving. I have a ton of work waiting for me.” I turned to go, already regretting every word. But before I could take two steps, Lucian caught my hand and pulled me back, g

His back was to me, and for a second, I thought I had him. He said, “Decided to have a shower with me? I can give you an unforgettable experience, baby.” I smiled and slid my arms around him. But the moment his hand touched mine, he stilled. Then he spun around—and I saw the exact second recog