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My mind went completely blank. Amber had drained all my accounts just yesterday. Pride forgotten, I grabbed her wrist. My voice shook as I pleaded, "Amber, please. I just need five thousand dollars. They're resuscitating my mom!"

I ignored him and looked straight into the camera, pitching, "Everyone needs snacks when gossiping, right? Check out our beef jerky! You get more for the same price with brand-new flavors, and it's discounted now with blind box freebies! The more you buy, the more you get! "As soon as sales pass 1,000, I'll give you the answer. If we pass 3,000, I'll tell you another story about the woman's future sister-in-law. She wore the woman's clothes and shoes and went to college on the woman's dime, yet she bossed the woman around and called her uneducated.

Matthew ended the call quickly. “Yeah, text me or something… Why didn’t I think of that? Ugh whatever, I should send my address to her.” With the technology nowadays, he didn’t have to write down his address, all he had to do was just send his current location via a mapping app to Rose. With that done, he went upstairs. Upon reaching the next floor, he suddenly received a notification. He checked it out. “A new game is on sale right now! Only 500 000 copies! Free one day shipment! First comes first serve!” Matthew read aloud what the notification said. “...”

Adrian: “My daughter doesn’t need saving, but if someone disrespects her, make it look like an accident. You understand me?” Adrian: “The words 'limited edition' mean you're not sleeping until my daughter owns it. If Freya says she’s 'just window shopping,' cancel your afternoon plans.”

Bryar walked into the room and Blakeley hurriedly took the paper from Bryan and hid it. “What is going on?” She asked and Bryan didn't give a response, he looked at Blakeley one last time before walking out of the room. “What was that about?” Bryar asked and Blakeley smiled. “Nothing. Ignore him. What do you need dear?” Blakeley asked and Bryar smiled. “I was watching the television now and an advert popped up. It was a clothing brand and they have cute outfits for children. I want one.” She said and Blakeley nodded.

It was a notification from I*******m. Tapping it, my stomach dropped. My voice came out strangled, high and tight. “Oh God.” Adonis’ head snapped up. He cocked his head to the side. “You look like you’ve seen a ghost. What is it, love? Spill.” I swallowed hard, not fully believing what I was seeing. Then I started reading out loud, my voice faltering as I scrolled: “The Anderson Company presents: Flash Pop-Up! Exclusive launch, one day only! Prices slashed. Pay half price on all selected labels. Trust us: You don’t want to miss this.”

What I do instead, which Callum will later describe as the most expensive and visible way to not attend an event he has ever witnessed, is purchase advertising space during the premiere's broadcast window. Not Sterling Industries advertising. Not a corporate campaign. A single thirty-second spot, during the highest-viewership window of the awards-season telecast being broadcast the same night as the premiere, which is the window Vivian's publicist confirmed in a press release two weeks ago as the broadcast most of her professional community will be watching. The spot is simple. Black screen. White text. The work speaks for itself. And then Vivian's name. Just her name. And then the Sterling

FREYA'S POV The black Bentley was parked outside my building at exactly four o'clock. I stood at my window and stared down at it. The car looked like it cost more than everything I owned combined. Maybe more than the entire building. It gleamed under the afternoon sun like something from a different world. My phone buzzed. I'm here. Just two words from Adrian. No greeting. No pleasantries, wait why was I even expecting pleasantries I grabbed my bag and headed downstairs. My hands were shaking again. They had been shaking on and off all week. Ever since I agreed to this insane plan.

Jack immediately frowned and signaled for someone to take her away. His expression turned gloomy. He pulled Gabriel to the front of my car and forced him to kneel. Then, he grabbed a stick, striking Gabriel hard several times until Gabriel collapsed, whimpering in pain. After that, with a humble and servile attitude, he said, “Mr. Cullen, my brother is truly blind. He failed to recognize who you were. Please calm your anger. Jenkins Construction will cover any damages today. We’ll even buy you a better car.” “If one car isn’t enough, we’ll buy ten. Even a hundred of them. Whatever it takes to earn your forgiveness!

Ethan answered as though it were the most obvious thing in the world. Then he looked toward the store entrance. "Let's see if this sale is actually worth waiting for." Belle stared at him. "Ethan..." "Hm?" "You own this mall." "Yes." "You could probably buy this entire store." "Also yes." "And you're standing in line for discounted bags?" Ethan nodded thoughtfully. "Fifty percent off is fifty percent off." For the first time, even Phil looked impressed. Meanwhile, Shine looked ready to frame the moment in her memory forever.