Author's note: this is from Magda's point of view
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I spaced out only for a second, but John was already next to Seraphina, kissing the back of her palm and looking at her with a charming smile that told me how dangerous she is.
Damn it!
I schooled my features and decided to introduce myself.
As I approached John and Seraphina, I heard her ask, "Your father is not here?"
"Don't worry. I told you, he will not come.", John assured her.
I thought that I just heard something important. It seems that my father doesn't approve of Seraphina.
Seraphina's gaze moved to me. "And this must be the birthday girl. Miss Thompson, I apologize for coming late."
Does she think that the phony smile can fool me?
I'm surrounded by those kinds of people, full of themselves, who wish to be me.
I will show John how fake this heiress is.
I opened my mouth to speak, but no words came out. Why am I out of breath? What is going on?
