A triumphant hum escaped from the girl outside.
"Did you know? Ms. Whitmore is the sole heir of the legendary Whitmore family. She's been groomed since childhood to be a true princess of high society."
"Wow!" came the chorus of awe.
"They throw birthday parties that rival international galas! Every year, Matthew gifts her an entire set of bespoke jewelry worth a fortune—one of a kind, no less!"
Emma recognized the speaker as Dora Mason, a classmate with whom she had never seen eye to eye.
"Matthew runs two companies in New York, filled with top-tier talent and resources, all dedicated to serving Ms. Whitmore. He caters to her every whim! If she so much as frowns, he's right there, ready to fix things. He can solve anything!"
The envy in their voices was palpable, almost spilling over
