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Chapter 001

I am fucking tired.If I have to serve one more sorry-ass, rude rich couple with their fake smiles and diamond-studded entitlement, I might as well just throw myself under the next delivery truck.My life is nothing but hell — working four jobs, unpaid bills, student loans, a sick mother, and a landlord who bangs on my door like I owe him my life instead of rent. Where the hell do these people find their money? How do they do it?I slumped against the counter, watching the couple in the booth sip their early-morning coffee like life owed them peace. She had a ring the size of my my entire life, and he had that bored, rich look the kind that said he’d never had to choose between food and electricity.They didn’t even look at each other. Just scrolled through their phones, sipping, existing.And still, they looked like they had it all.Meanwhile, my hands smelled like espresso and regret.The bell over the door jingled. And another stuck up family of three walked in. My shift wasn’t o

Chapter 002

The taxi dropped me two blocks from Club Verona. I didn’t want anyone to see me getting out in front the bouncers had a habit of talking, and in this city, gossip spread faster than disease. The moment I stepped onto the pavement, the air changed. The night smelled like perfume, cigarette smoke, and wet asphalt. Neon lights from the sign above shimmered against puddles, turning everything pink and gold. Inside, the bass thumped so deep it rattled in my ribs. Laughter mixed with the metallic clink of glasses, and the place already pulsed with money the kind of money people spent when they wanted to forget something. I waved at Dani, the girl at the coat counter, and slipped into the back room. The girls’ dressing area was small but crowded, mirrors lined with bulbs, air thick with hairspray and chatter. “You’re late again,” someone muttered without looking up. “I am always late, it’s kinda my thing now” I replied, hanging my jacket on a hook. I peeled off my jeans and crop top an

Chapter 003

To win the game, you have to study the players……. if there’s ones thing being broke has taught me is how to win no matter what. The apartment hummed like a tired refrigerator when I came in, the same familiar, low-grade noise that meant the world kept turning even if mine felt stuck. I dropped my bag by the door, walked straight to the table, and opened my laptop like it was some kind of altar.Joan was asleep in the half dead coach, her snores were the only sound that indicated she was alive. The screen lit up my face in blue. I glanced at the clock: past two in the morning. My next shift was in four hours and I desperately needed to sleep but that can wait.I sat cross-legged on the chair , my laptop open in front of me, half-eaten noodles on the table I could grab on my way home. The club had drained the life out of me, but the moment Sasha mentioned that party, something had clicked in my Results spilled across the page: a dry press release from a tech magazine, an overheated g

Chapter 004

The elevator doors slid open, and I stepped out into the afternoon air with the biggest grin I’d had in months. The sun hit my face, warm and sharp, and for once, it didn’t feel like the city was working against me. I had a job. Not just any job —an in. People in expensive shoes brushed past me, talking into phones, rushing somewhere important. For the first time, I didn’t feel like an outsider watching them. I was part of it now, at least a little. I fished my phone out of my bag and scrolled through my contacts until I found Joan’s name. She picked up on the second ring. “Mara? Please tell me you’re calling to say you’re not going to the club tonight, because I could use an extra time to myself.” I laughed. “Actually, I got something better.” “Better? What do you mean better?” “I just left an interview at Allegra Events. They’re hiring me as an assistant for a private party this weekend.” There was a pause. Then, a sharp gasp. “You’re kidding!” “I’m not! They sai

Chapter 005

Handsome didn’t quite cut it. He was stunning, the kind of man who made people stop mid-sentence without even realizing it. His hair was jet black, cut sharp at the sides, falling just enough over his forehead to make him look recklessly elegant. He stood at least six-foot-five, broad-shouldered with the kind of posture that came naturally to men who owned rooms without saying a word. His face was all clean lines and high cheekbones, his jaw defined, his mouth firm. But it was his eyes that did it—steel-grey, cold and deliberate, scanning the crowd like he was already two steps ahead of everyone there. A few women near the carpet giggled, trying to catch his attention. He didn’t glance at a single one of them. I swallowed, my stomach tightening for a reason I couldn’t quite explain. He looked like he could destroy someone’s life with a single decision and never lose sleep over it. And even though something about him pulled at me, I knew immediately, he wasn’t the kind of man I sh

Chapter 006

This is going way worse than I thought. Who knew that lying, and keeping up with the lie would be this difficult? “Grace, Taylor, Amber, meet Elizabeth. She’s new in town and she’s Clara’s niece,” Elsie chirped as she pulled me into a circle. Three perfectly styled heads turned toward me, two blondes and a redhead, each one looking like they stepped out of a luxury perfume ad. Great. Just great. “I never knew Clara had family who visited often,” one of the blondes said with a sharp little snort. Amber. Definitely Amber. She looked at me like she’d already decided I didn’t belong here. “Yes!” I forced out a laugh. “I’m just here for a few weeks, then I’ll be on my way. It took a lot of convincing for Clara to let me stay, though.” God, could I sound any more fake? “If you are her niece you shouldn’t have to be on the same uniform as the other girls.” Amber pointed out. Obviously. I mentally rolled my eyes at the girl that is most likely not going to be as welcoming as E

Chapter 007

Grinding from ear to ear as I walked towards where everybody was gathered, Clara stood in the center, addressing us for a job well done and handing out out our paychecks, the event had finally come to an end without any of my lies blowing up in my face, which I will count as a huge win. “Mara, you did great, I’d love to keep you permanently as my staff if you are ready accept the offer” Clara, called beaming at me. “What?” I asked, coming out of my thoughts. “ Don’t I have to apply or something of that sort?” “You do, but since you proved yourself efficient today, I’ve deceived to offer you the job, that’s if you want it.” Clara explained. “Oh my god! Yes! Yes of course, I’d love to work with you.” I shouted excitedly. What was that saying about things handed to you on a platter of gold. This will not only give me the opportunity to get close to her but also I will have a well paying job and it can be believable that she’s actually my aunt. “Great. I’ll have Stella draw up a co

Chapter 008

The club was half-full, the usual Sunday crowd men with tired yet excited faces, women in tight dresses, coming in for their weekend hangout. Who even drinks alcohol this early hours of the day, it’s not even up to 5pm yet, the music just loud enough to keep people awake and raise their voice ten times higher than normal.Joan and I were behind the counter, wiping down glasses while the bartender flirted with two regulars. Joan looked as exhausted as I felt, her hair pulled into the same messy bun she’d been using since nursing school ended.My phone buzzed.Once.Twice.Then again.I frowned, pulling it from my pocket.Three new emails.I clicked the first one, and my heart almost stopped.From: Allegra EventsSubject: Employment Contract – Mara Collin’sMy eyes widened. “Joan,” I breathed.She turned. “What? Who died?”“I—” I shoved the screen at her. “I got the job. Clara actually sent the contract.”Joan blinked. Then squinted. Then blinked again.“Wait. Wait. Allegra Events? As i

Chapter 009

By eight, I was already in front of Clara’s office building, Allegra Group, sweaty palms, thrift-store blouse, and all.Stella, the assistant with the sharp bob and sharper attitude, escorted me into a glass-walled conference room. A few staff members were already seated, murmuring over schedules and event plans.Clara walked in last, confident as always, clipboard under her arm, red lipstick perfectly in place.She stopped at the front, scanned the room, and smiled.“Well,” she began, “before we start, we have something important to do.” Her gaze found me. “We’d like to officially welcome Mara Collins to Allegra Group.”My heart flipped.Everyone clapped politely, some with genuine warmth, others with that corporate curiosity: who is she and why is she here?I stood awkwardly, offering a small wave. “Hi… um, thank you.”Clara nodded. “Mara showed excellent initiative, attention to detail, and calm under pressure at our last event. She’ll be joining us as an assistant coordinator.”A

Chapter 10

I typed my number into Elsie’s pristine, sapphire-blue phone with fingers that were still slightly trembling. Mara Collins, my mind whispered. But on the screen, under the name slot, I typed: Liz Monroe. I handed it back with a practiced, elegant smile that felt like it was held together by scotch tape. “There. Now you can stalk me properly.” Elsie giggled, clutching the phone to her chest like a prized possession. “Perfect! I’ll text you tonight. We are going to have so much fun, Liz. Seriously, when Amber said you looked sketchy, I told her she was just being a total brat. You’re literally so sweet.” My smile stiffened. Amber said I looked sketchy. "Oh, Amber," I forced a soft, airy laugh, swirling the foam in my latte. "Some people just aren't used to seeing new faces, I suppose." "Exactly! Ignore her," Elsie said, taking a sip of her drink. "Anyway, I have to run to a fitting for yet another gala at the end of the month, but I am so glad I caught you. See you soon, Liz

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