Serena sat at the dining table, sipping her coffee as she scrolled through her phone. The morning light streamed through the large windows of her apartment, casting a golden hue over the sleek, modern space.

It was peaceful—until she saw the headlines flashing across her screen.

RYAN WINTERS ENGAGED TO KATE ANDREWS!

BILLIONAIRE HEIR FINALLY SETTLES DOWN WITH HIS LONGTIME LOVE!

Serena let out a low chuckle, shaking her head. How predictable.

She scrolled further, finding pictures from the gala, including the moment Ryan’s father had announced the engagement.

Kate looked like she had won the lottery, her face glowing with fake surprise and delight. Ryan, however, was nowhere to...