Episode 7 – The Rival
Emma had never felt so out of place in Adrian’s world.
The Blackwood estate glittered under the soft evening lights, crystal chandeliers reflecting like stars on polished marble floors. Everywhere she looked, wealth and power proclaimed themselves—silken drapes, expensive paintings, and staff moving silently like shadows. She was acutely aware of the gap between her ordinary life and this world of opulence, and a lump formed in her throat.
And now, Sophia Langford was back.
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Sophia’s Return
Adrian’s former fiancée arrived with the kind of entrance that demanded attention. Her gown shimmered, her jewelry sparkled, and her smile was flawless. She moved through the room as though the estate belonged to her, and for a fleeting second, Emma felt invisible.
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