ROCHELLE It's all messed up… again!After that call, I lay on my bed for a good while, staring at the ceiling. The money, the freedom, the lavish lifestyle—none of that mattered without warmth and honesty in my life. My avoidance tactics crumbled into ash.Later that evening, I tried to drown my insecurities and anxieties in the depths of a bottle of red wine. I convinced myself that I could go through the motions just one more time without caving into the despair I felt for being sidelined in this extravagant relationship.The doorbell rang, echoing through our lavish apartment as I rose unsteadily on my feet. When I swung the door open, my eyes fell on Adrien and Aries, each impeccably dressed but turbulent emotions sparkling in their eyes.“Good to see you’re ready for dinner,” Adrien remarked but his gaze dropped to the wine glass in my hand.“Oh, it’s just a little something to loosen up,” I said, feigning nonchalance.He frowned. “You look unwell, Rochelle.”“Don’t fus
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