Chapter 87

The next morning, Thea woke up earlier than usual. She sat up abruptly, staring at her surroundings, her mind blank. The bed was a mess, clothes scattered everywhere, and Nicolas was still sleeping peacefully beside her. Her skin was covered in suggestive marks, and there were even scratch marks on Nicolas’s abdominal muscles. Thea covered her face, finding it hard to believe she had done something like this.

She tried to recall everything from the previous night, remembering only that Ivy and Max had trapped her in the room and drugged her. Everything after that was a blur. The drug seemed to have caused her to forget part of what happened.

Beside her, Nicolas frowned slightly, as if waking up. Thea quickly ducked under the covers. She had a headache and was unsure how to face Nicolas.

Just then, the sound of approaching footsteps grew louder outside the room. Something even more troublesome was clearly coming their way. This time, Emmalie hadn’t just invited the media; she had taken a gamble and brought in a reality TV crew. The show focused on surprising visits to high-society homes, giving viewers a glimpse into the wealthy’s real lives. The entire process was live-streamed and quickly gained popularity.

Though not a celebrity, Emmalie had long marketed herself as a piano prodigy. Her beautiful looks and privileged background had garnered a significant online following. So, when Emmalie contacted the show, suggesting a surprise visit the next day, the producers agreed without hesitation. Now, the live stream’s comment section was flooded with compliments for Emmalie:

“[Is this what a genius looks like? She’s so stunning and elegant.]”

“[If I had a classmate like her, I’d be so jealous. Everyone loves a girl who’s both talented and beautiful.]”

“[Emmalie isn’t just pretty. She’s won countless international awards. Even though more people are starting to recognize her brilliance, I selfishly don’t want the chaos of the entertainment industry to touch her.]”

“[Come on, don’t kid yourselves. Of course, she arranged for the crew to come. There’s no way they’d film at her home without her permission.]”

But the skeptical comments were quickly drowned out by a flood of praise. After all, Emmalie did have plans to enter the entertainment industry, and today was the perfect opportunity.

What most people were more curious about, however, was the apology Emmalie mentioned. Max’s birthday party wasn’t something ordinary people could attend; most viewers had no idea what had happened the night before. A few people in the know shared some explanations, and upon hearing them, the crowd turned its attention to attacking Thea:

“[Seriously, is Thea really Emmalie’s sister? She doesn’t seem like it at all.]”

“[I think the same. I’ve always had a weird feeling about their relationship. I’ve never seen such a terrible bond between sisters.]”

“[The Rowland family should get a paternity test for Thea. Something about this feels off.]”

Emmalie caught a glimpse of these comments and couldn’t help but feel a sense of satisfaction. She fought hard to suppress the smug smile threatening to spread across her face and continued to maintain her innocent and hopeful demeanor. “So now, I’m going to personally apologize to Thea and surprise her. Thea is so beautiful and kind. I’m sure you’ll all love her.” The comments kept rolling in:

“[Emmalie is just too kind. After all that, she’s still complimenting Thea.]”

“[If I had a sister like Emmalie, I’d cherish her so much. Thea should just go die.]”

“[Okay, maybe not die, but my wish is simple. Thea should leave the Rowland family. Someone like her doesn’t deserve Emmalie’s kindness.]”

“[Emmalie said Thea is beautiful. I want to see how beautiful she really is.]”

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