09:20 Chapter 1 else , he'd probably throw a fit that would register on the Richter scale . So , I gave his name . " Sebastian Knight . " The host's smile froze , cracking like a porcelain doll . In an instant , the live chat feed became a waterfall of text . 【 Live Chat : What is wrong with this Ivy girl ? 】 [ Live Chat : Does she have no shame ? That's another woman's fiancé you're talking about ! ] [ Live Chat : This has to be for clout . This Z - lister is desperate for attention ! ] 09:20 The production crew off to the side looked both thrilled and horrified . Thrilled , because my bombshell statement had just doubled their viewe- rship . Horrified , because the chat was now a toxic cesspool of Isabelle's fans tearing me apart , and they were worried the livestream might get shut down for harassment . The host , sensing an opportunity for maximum drama , leaned in . " Well , in that case , would you mind showing us what you have Mr. Knight sav- ed as in your contacts ? " I looked at the camera and gave a hesitant shake of my head . " I'm sorry , I can't show this number publicly . " It was his private cell . There was no way I was broadcasting that to the world . A chorus of digital boos flooded the chat . [ Live Chat : She's totally lying ! ) 【 Live Chat : As if she would have his number ! What a joke ! )] A few lone voices of reason tried to chime in . [ Live Chat : She's not wrong though ... you can't just flash a private number on a live broadcast ... ] But they were instantly buried under an avalanche of insults . Isabelle's face had soured , and her voice was laced with passive - aggressive venom , " Some people really need to learn their place . Chasing the wrong kind of clout ... it has a way of coming back to bite you . " I ignored her and dialed the number on my phone . 3 The phone rang three times . No answer . I felt a frown crease my forehead . It rang three more times , and then he declined the call . My mouth twitched . I suddenly remembered what his secretary had said : Mr. Knight is currently in a meeting . Sebastian wasn't some lazy heir who just showed up for photo ops ; he was a brilliant executive and a total workaholic . It wasn't the first time he'd declined my call during a meeting , though he always explained later . Still , the public rejection stung The live chat , meanwhile , was having a field day at my expense . [ Live Chat : LMAO ! Did she really think that would work ? ) [ Live Chat : As if the Prince would ever pick up for some nobody crawling out of the woodwork . ] Isabelle watched me , a smug smirk playing on her lips . " Ivy must be joking with everyone , you know , for the sake of the show . " She deliberately held up her hand , the one with the scarlet nails , showing it to the camera . " But you don't have much of a sense of humor , do you , dear ? That joke wasn't funny at all . " Her words dropped the temperature in the studio by several degrees . 3/4 09:20 Chapter 1 09.20 The host chuckled nervously , trying to smooth things over . " So , Isabelle , have you decided who to invite ? " Isabelle nodded , turning to the camera . " I've invited a very dear friend , a brilliant designer from a renowned family . He said he's on his way . " The chat immediately started fawning over her . [ Live Chat : Of course our girl has the best connections ! 】 [ Live Chat : I wonder which luxury brand he designs for ! ] The host played along , asking Isabelle to reveal the designer's identity . Just then , my phone buzzed . A text from Sebastian . Sebastian : 【 Babe , I'm in a meeting . My dad is here for the year - end review . Have to look good for the old man . 】 Sebastian's father was a notoriously strict , old - school tycoon . He'd recently chewed Sebastian out over the ivy tattoo . Just last night , Sebasti- an had been whining to me in the bathtub , complaining that his dad had mocked him for getting inked up for a girl he couldn't even claim publ- icly . Said it was a disgrace to the family name . He had his arms wrapped around my waist , the hot water and his touch making it impossible to think straight . He'd kept begging until I finally caved and agreed we could go public . And now , the perfect opportunity had just fallen into my lap . Still annoyed about the declined call , I wasn't feeling particularly forgiving . I texted him a brief explanation of the show's challenge , then dangl- ed the perfect carrot . Me : 【 This is your one shot to go public . After this , it's up to fate . Your call . ] His reply came back almost instantly . Sebastian : [ On my way . ] 4/4 Chapter 2 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!