Chapter 4

William's birthday party was held on a luxury cruise ship.

To win him over, I blew through all my savings to get him a custom-made Patek Philippe watch.

When I finally worked up the nerve to give him the gift, I saw him holding Rose's hand on the deck, surrounded by people wishing him happy birthday.

Rose was wearing the custom-made couture dress that was supposed to be mine, smiling like a princess.

And me? Decked out in a server's uniform, balancing a tray—like the punchline of some cruel joke.

"Well, well, look who it is, Ms. Jameson! How'd you…