Chapter 22: Secrets of the Birthday Gala
(Third Person's POV)
Chloe had ordered Victoria's birthday gift a month in advance. It sat on her vanity, wrapped in pristine silver paper. Just as she was about to leave, her phone buzzed. It was an iMessage from Ethan.
He told her to detour to the Eastons' estate. He wanted to hitch a ride to the gala.
Chloe stared at the screen, annoyed. She typed back quickly: "Why do you even need to go?"
She hit send, already knowing the answer would be infuriating. Ethan never did anything without a twisted reason.
The phone vibrated almost immediately.
Ethan: "Because every i***t needs a keeper."
Chloe rolled her eyes. She sat in the back of her town car, fingers flying across the glass screen. She didn't ignore him this time. She chose viole
