food, planning to nap in her minivan when Winifr

Winifred spoke pol

urgeries, all of which had been very succ

r a moment, but e

van, shutting the door behind

f rude, I apologize," she said, referring

seemed

't professionally trained. Her rise to fame was a product of sheer determination. Her acting skills

Rumors claimed she had an affair with the CEO of her agency

he knew Emma was Mrs. Jenner, her attitude had drastically change

" Emma repl

like we've got a connection. Let

ll s

ff today. Want me to

you. I'd ra

treat, Winifred nodded. "

a felt much better, and the a

film. With the focus shifting to the main leads for the nex

and went to visit her at the hospital, only t

Cooper family's villa and then reached o

e unless you want to join our high school reunion tonig

ll.

f you don't

didn't get a

didn't mention it. I thought you wouldn't be int

ot neces

u want

e I last saw everyone.

you up la

ka

n invitation as well. After all, they had been classmat

ngered in her m

evening, Jenifer pulled up to th

re a simple dress and a long trench coat, pairing

tel's restaurant, with a large pri

heir former classmates quickly recogni

, Emma! Your acti

ne said you two were the perfect match-a golden couple

also invited toni

t off guard by

e, it would just be another public performance. I

?" Jenifer leane

her head

N

n't k

at with Jenifer. The seat on her other side remained c

here was still

ly wouldn

f he didn't show up, but instead, a st

ood with alcohol, and after just a few glasses, her

r, concerned. "You

th a smile. "I'm fine

ou, th

was just trying

and make a scene?" Jenifer as

meone who always maintained her image. Jenifer feared Emma might embarrass herself if she

evances and secrets she'd kept inside. Tonight, all she wanted was to get drunk, to lose he

private room, Skyler, following closely behind, hesitated be

time i

o'cl

s the r

rd floor of

s the doors closed, Skyler reached out to press the button for the

slowly, coming to a h

Six," Skyler

hen said, "You

watched as Ricky walked toward Priva

versation filled the air as class

tted Emma in the crow

her to actually a

atting, Emma was drinking alone, h

rode over and snatched t

ic

y's h

erupted fro

ard Ricky and Emma,

l somewhat aware. She glanced up at the tall figur

she murmured wi

s she staggered, she fell into his arms, wrapping her arms loos

re dr

o his ear, her voice low and car

them closely. "Sorry, she's had too much to drink. I'm t