Chapter 9 Thalia woke naturally at ten , stretching luxuriously . Mmm … not working feels amazing . After her morning routine , she headed downstairs for breakfast . Rosa had prepared enough for two . Thalia glanced at the empty seat across from her , saying nothing . Miss Winters , will Mr. Ashcroft be joining for breakfast ? Rosa asked hesitantly . He didnt come home last night , Thalia replied between sips of coffee . Rosa retreated to the kitchen , knowing shed overstepped . After breakfast , Thalia got a message from Asher . ? O [ Thoughts on engagement gala attire ? Custom or designer ready to wear? ] Was there even time for custom ? Come to think of it , she didnt know the engagement date. [ Whens the gala ? ] Asher : [ Not set yet . Waiting to see when youre back in London ? ] Thalia : [ Nine more days here . ] Asher : [ Perfect . ] Worried about custom timing , she replied : [ Lets go with designer . Ill look at collections . ] Asher : [ Let me know what you choose . ] As she was about to close WhatsApp , Drakes chat notification appeared . It was a video . In a dimly lit private room at some club , a drunk Drake was leaning into Siennas embrace , mumbling , 15:38 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True 8.2 % Chapter 9 Sienna , youre finally back … I knew youd come back … I waited five years … The background was noisy with their friends voices Drakes usual crowd and Celine among them . All people she knew . In the video , Sienna held Drake , smiling down at him . Drake , youre drunk . Drake nuzzled closer . Im not … Im perfectly clear … Youre Stenna , the love of my life … See ? I know exactly what Im saying … Someone off camera : Drake , if Siennas the love of your life , what about Thalla ? Drake : Whos Thalia ? I only … only love Sienna … Looks like youre the only one for him , Celines voice carried clearly . Look how he clings to you when hes drunk . Youre all he sees . Thalias lips curved in derision . Three years with Drake , and shed never heard them call her anything but the girlfriend . No surprise there . Theyd never considered her Drakes real partner . Why cant Thalia take a hint ? Siennas back and shes still hanging around . Zero self awareness . That was Celines friend , the same one whod called her necklace fake . Shed always looked down on Thalía . Celine chimed in : Girls like her dont let go of trust fund babies casily . Thalias eyes lowered , a cold smile playing on her lips. Celine would never say this to her face . Now she knew for sure that look of disdain at the birthday party hadnt been her imagination . Celines friendly act was just that : an act . Like the others , she saw Thalia as beneath them . Sienna , were all on your side . God , yes . We never liked her . She needs to understand her place , trying to force her way into our circle . Shes probably read too many romance novels about the billionaire falling for the commoner . Shes a joke and doesnt even know it . Exactly ! Shes not our class . Drake was just slumming it . Now that Siennas back , Thalia needs to go . 15:38 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True je 8.4 % Chapter 9 The third was an off shoulder ivory ballgown with scattered crimson rose petals on tulle overlay , romantic and graceful . She posted the three on Instagram with the caption : Help your girl choose !? Which ones giving main character energy for the perfect night ? #fashiondilemma #needadvice #cantdecide ? Within minutes , likes and comments flooded in . Asher : All three are absolutely stunning ? Get them all if you love them x Her childhood friend Victoria chimed in . Victoria : Bestie your taste is GOD TIER ? Let Asher spoil you get the whole collection ! #richboyfriend #treatyourself . Her other friend Charlotte : Our princess is about to serve LOOKS ? Slaying in any of these tbh #queensthings Katie : OMGGGG BOSS !? Is this what I think it is ? !! Drop the deets are we hearing wedding bells ? ! ? Among the warm wishes from friends and family , a few comments stood out . Celine : [ …… ] Mason : [ Thalia , are you … ] Chase : [ Seriously ? Dream on lol ] Coworker A : [ Maybe check the prices before flexing ? You cant even rent these … ] Coworker B : [ Must be nice having money to burn . ] Drake : [ ? ] Thalia raised an eyebrow . Seems Drake had sobered up . Sure enough , his message came through . [ Delete that post . ] Thalia : [ No. ] Drake: [ Still pushing for marriage ? Did nothing I said get through to you ?] 15:38 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True 8.8 % Chapter 9 Thalia : [ Hm . ] Drake : [ Thalia , enough . ] She didnt bother responding . In "A Relationship Kept in The Dark" by CrushReel, the storyline unfolds as renowned photographer Jane finds herself drawn to the charismatic rookie model, Hector. Little does she know that Hector harbors a secret—he is actually the heir to a powerful business empire. 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