Chapter 3

I reserved a seat right next to the VIP room where Julian and his friends were partying.

That day, I purposely wore a sequined slip dress, the kind Julian hated most, and went all out with the heavy makeup he despised.

I wanted him to witness my "downfall" and "rebellion."

Sophie, meanwhile, showed up in that simple white dress, not a hint of makeup on her face, she looked just like an innocent white lotus, untouched by the world.

When we arrived, Julian and his friends were already there.

Separated by a decorative screen, I could hear their voices and…