Chapter 3 I tapped into the group chat - and nearly dropped the phone . Pinned at the top was a photo of a scheduling chart . My schedule . Each date was labeled with a different name . " Hey Brandon , when's Rachel's next slot ? The guys are getting impatient . " " Right ? With a body like that , I'd be first in line for a monthly VIP . " Their vile comments turned my brain to static . I couldn't think , couldn't breathe . Humiliation washed over me in waves , violent and relentless . And then , a new message popped up . It was from Madison . " Hey boys , I'm finally back in town ! Brandon booked out the entire Rosewood Elite Club tonight to celebrate - don't miss it . There's gonna be a surprise ; ) " Attached to it ... was a photo . The second I saw it , the world tilted . My knees nearly gave out . It was me . A photo taken without my knowledge . Dressed , posed - no , displayed - like some obedient pet . The words " Good Girl " were scrawled over it in bold , mocking letters . A sharp , gut - deep chill settled over me . My instincts screamed . I grabbed my own phone and started copying everything . Every message , every image . I was about to call the police when a voice sounded behind me . " Babe , you're shaking . Are you cold ? " Brandon's voice . Way too soft . Too sweet . He draped a blanket over my shoulders before I could even turn around . I quickly shut off my phone and slid it back into my pocket . Chapter 3 8.78 % " It's been chilly lately . You're pregnant , you need to stay warm , " he added , his concern so fake it made my skin crawl . " I booked out the Rosewood Elite Club for Madison's welcome - back party . Make sure you dress nice . " At the mention of that place , my stomach turned . I stiffened , my expression icing over . " I'm not feeling well . I think I'll sit this one out . " His smile vanished instantly . " Madison suffered enough overseas because you forced her to leave . She's forgiven you - and now you're bailing on her celebration ? " " She just got back , Rachel . Don't make things difficult . You're going . That's final . " He didn't wait for a response . Just grabbed my wrist and dragged me out the door - ignoring my protest , my size , my very pregnancy . The moment we stepped into the club , all eyes locked on me . There was something in those stares - glee , amusement , something darker . Like they were all in on some twisted joke . " Look who finally showed up . The star of the night . " Madison's voice rang out , syrupy and smug . She grabbed my hand and pulled me toward the center of the dance floor . I looked her square in the face , my tone flat . " Isn't tonight about you ? " Madison gave a dainty little laugh , covering her mouth in mock modesty . " Oh , come on . You're the raeal star tonight . You've got guys lining up for a shot at you , don't you know ? " Her words echoed in my head - along with that sickening image of the schedule . My fists clenched at my sides . " I'm not feeling well . I'm going home . " It felt like I was standing there naked , exposed in front of a crowd . Humiliation crawled all over my skin . I just wanted to disappear . Chapter 3 8.78 % I turned to leave - but Madison stepped in front of me . " Did I say something wrong ? " she asked , pouting . " If I upset you , I'm really sorry , Rachel . " She raised a glass of champagne , eyes gleaming with fake remorse . Brandon swooped in , snatching the drink from her hand . " You're on your period . You shouldn't be drinking . " And then he turned and held the same glass out to me . " Rachel , " he said , voice sharp , " I let that whole ' you forced Madison out ' thing go . But it's her party tonight - what kind of face are you pulling ? " " Drink the champagne . Consider it your apology . " Chapter 3 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!