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“Everything okay, Becky?” Nicholas asked as he noticed the change in Rebecca’s expression.

‘Don’t trust anyone!‘ Lucy’s words echoed in her mind. She stared at Nicholas for a long time, wondering if he was someone she could truly trust.

“Becky?”

Rebecca cleared her throat softly. “Sorry, I was just thinking about work, but yeah, everything’s okay!”

She suddenly felt like asking Nicholas about his cooperation with the DEA in Harvey’s company investigation, but she was afraid Nicholas would get angry because discussions about Harvey Specter always caused arguments between them.

“We’re staying at my apartment, right?” He asked casually.

Rebecca frowned. “Um, of course not. I have to go straight to the hotel. Arnault Saverio’s team is already waiting for me,” she replied, her mind distracted by Lucy’s email. She knew she shouldn’t be scared, but she was starting to have trust issues with everyone, especially Nicholas.

“Is that so? Alright then, I’m sure you’ll be busy with the beauty stuff and everything, so I’ll stay at my apartment and see you tomorrow before the party,” Nicholas said with a warm smile.

Suddenly, Rebecca felt a pang of guilt. How could she doubt Nicholas after everything he had done for her?

“Thanks, Nic,” she said sincerely. She turned her gaze to the window, and a thought crossed her mind.

“What if Lucy is playing me? What if Alicia told Lucy to scare me so I’d this town?‘ That idea made a lot of sense.

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Minutes later at the hotel, Rebecca was warmly welcomed by Arnault Saverio’s team. She was escorted to her room and given a schedule for her fittings, makeup, hair, and other preparations.

After everyone left, the intercom in her room suddenly rang. She quickly answered it,

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thinking it was the receptionist, but suddenly. “Rebecca Harper, you really have some nerve coming back here…”

Rebecca’s body tensed instantly, cold sweat flooding her back. That voice, the voice she hated most.

“Oh, hi Stalker! I knew you’d know about my arrival. As my number one fan, you wouldn’t miss it, right?” Rebecca said, trying hard to stay calm.

Alicia laughed mockingly. “Look at you! Do you think after all your efforts, Harvey will notice you? He doesn’t care if you’re alive or dead!”

Rebecca laughed so hard she almost cried. “Well, if what you say is true, then why are you so scared?”

“Oh, shut up, bitch! You know I can ruin your fledgling career anytime!” Alicia snapped angrily..

“Believe me, Foxy, I can do worse than you imagine. I have nothing to lose, remember that!” Rebecca hissed and slammed the phone down. Her entire body was trembling. Hearing Alicia’s voice brought back bitter memories of what happened a few months

ago.

“You’ll pay for this, Alicia! I promise you will!”

Suddenly, her phone vibrated with a message from Nicholas.

you, right?”

“Get some rest. It’s going to be a long day tomorrow. You know I love you,

Rebecca gripped her hair, confused. ‘Maybe I should learn how to love Nicholas after my revenge is complete…”

She grabbed her phone and typed quickly.

“U too, thank you, Nic.”

That night, Rebecca decided not to join the Arnault Saverio team for dinner and stayed in her room instead. Her mind was too cluttered, thinking about what would happen the next day. She took a sleeping pill and slept soundly.

The next day.

After lunch, preparations for the Met Gala began. Several people who called themselves

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the ‘glam team‘ gathered in Rebecca’s room and got to work.

“Um, I’ll just do the basics because Arnault wants you to do your own makeup. He’s really impressed with your makeup skills,” said a woman, applying base makeup to Rebecca’s flawless skin.

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Rebecca nodded. “No problem,” she replied, observing the six people in her room and wondering if any of them were Alicia’s spies.

“Um, do you know Alicia Fox?” Rebecca asked the non–threatening makeup girl. The girl frowned momentarily, thinking, and then said, “Oh, the model who just made a comeback?”

“Yeah, I heard she’s attending the event tonight, Rebecca murmured, hoping no one in the room followed news about the Specter family. The girl tilted her head, unsure. “I don’t know. I mean, she just made a comeback, and I don’t see why Vanity would invite her.”

Rebecca felt very satisfied hearing the girl’s response as if it validated that she was far more deserving of being there than Alicia. She observed her glam team one by one and felt sure none of them were behaving suspiciously.

‘It’s not one of them…‘

At 4 PM,

“Becky, are you expecting someone? Nicholas Bennett?” asked a staff member with an Arnault Saverio lanyard around his neck. Rebecca nodded. “Yeah, let him in.”

Shortly after,

“Wow, is that your boyfriend? He looks really handsome!” exclaimed the hairdresser, glancing at the mirror before them.

Rebecca looked up and saw Nicholas walking towards her. The hairdresser was right; he looked incredibly handsome in his Arnault Saverio suit. “Hey, Nic!” she greeted, smiling genuinely.

‘He deserves to be loved, Becky!‘ a voice in her head barked, reminding her.

“Done! We’ll change your outfit now, and youll be ready to make your debut at the Met Gala! Damn, I’m sure you’ll be the center of attention tonight!” the hairdresser chirped.

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“Hey, have you had lunch?” Nicholas asked, standing next to Rebecca, gently stroking her satin pajama–covered shoulder. This content © Nôv/elDr(a)m/a.Org.

“Yeah, I just had a small cupcake. I didn’t want my stomach to look bloated from eating. too much,” she replied, giving a wry smile as she realized that being famous wasn’t easy.

Nicholas chuckled. “Well, promise me you’ll eat properly after the party is over!”

Rebecca nodded. She looked at Nicholas and suddenly realized something. “Nic, how did you know I was in this room?” she asked, still smiling to avoid offending him with her question.

Nicholas looked surprised. There was a brief pause before he said, “I’ve been messaging with one of your glam team members,” he replied, nodding his head as if to reassure

her.

“Oh, I see…” Rebecca fell silent, almost certain that when Nicholas arrived, none of the Arnault Saverio staff seemed to know who he was. One of them even asked her if she had an appointment with someone waiting at the door.

She glanced at Nicholas, who was calmly looking out the window, and suddenly a great fear gripped her. What if Nicholas and Alicia…