Winning the Heir Who Bullied Me
Chapter 89
Just as we’re about to drive out of the gates, the cat comes to a stop, the engine idling.
June and 1 exchange a confused glance.
I lean toward the partition separating us from the driver and say, “Excuse me? Is there a problem?”
The driver doesn’t answer, but almost immediately, the car starts to move again.
Reversing
June frowns as my heart starts to race. “What’s going on, Spring?” my sister asks. “Are we going back?”
I swallow, feeling hesitantly giddy. “I–I think so.”
“Why?”
I quickly reach for my phone. I haven’t yet turned it on since it was returned, but now I do, and the seconds it takes to come on feel like an eternity.
Finally, when the screen lights up, I ignore the backlog of messages, notifications, and emails swarming in and go straight to X.
My hands shaking, I type the hashtag Peter came up with into the search bar.
“Oh God,” I whisper when results come up.
A Cinderella Story Cut Short
Despite her early spark with Lucas Ashford, intriguing moments with Nathan Ashford, and widespread public support, April Farrah has reportedly been eliminated from the Ashford bride selection. Many are left stunned, calling it a heartbreaking and unfair end to what could’ve been the most genuine–and dramatic–love story. Many have taken to social media, advocating for April to stay in the competition with the trending hashtag #KeepApril.
You can’t seriously eliminate the MVP of the competition. #KeepApril
Oh, come on! Don’t ruin my Cinderella fantasy just like that. #KeepApril
Sure, eliminate the broke girl. I thought the Ashfords said they didn’t care about background? #KeepApril
I really wanted April to win. If she’s out, then I’m checking out of this dumbass competition. #KeepApril
This is proof that this ‘selection‘ is more politics than romance. Heartbroken. #KeepApril
Hey, I already placed bets on who I thought she’d bag. You can’t eliminate her #KeepApril
This competition just got boring. #KeepApril
We all knew the rich, influential girls would win anyway. Let’s be honest, she never stood a chance. #KeepApril
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God forbid an Ashford heir marries a girl from a poor background. They were trolling us all along. #KeepApril
Fuck this competition
“What’s that?” June asks, leaning closer to peer over my shoulder.
My throat feels tight. When Peter said we were going to start an online rally, I thought he was stretching. But then he’d assured me that his family was a slave to public opinion, and one ‘leaked‘ post on his fake Instagram and X accounts about my elimination would make them bow under the weight of the public’s disapproval.
I believed the Ashfords would be affected by the public’s opinion, but I didn’t think the public would care so much about my elimination.
“Spring?” June presses.
I exhale, turning off my phone. “I’m not sure yet,” I say, buzzing with that nervous energy. “Let’s just see why we’re going back, huh?”
I don’t want to give my sister false hope. It’ll only make me feel more awful if I’m wrong.
Finally, we arrive in front of the Ashford mansion where we just left. Lucy and Jessica, along with Rachel and Gracie’s maids, wait at the steps for us.
The driver opens the door for June and me to alight.
Lucy presses her hands tightly together as she dances giddily on the balls of her feet while Jessica tries her hardest to suppress a smile.
The driver brings out our luggage from the trunk, and Jessica and Lucy finally move, heading for our bags.
“What’s going on?” I ask, the returning hope blossoming in my chest.
Jessica finally smiles. “There’s a meeting in the ballroom.” She winks. “You should hurry.”
June turns to me, wide–eyed. “Are–are we staying?”
I squeeze her hand. “I think so,” I answer.
The other contestants are already in the ballroom when the four of us walk in. They turn to us, looking just as confused as we are.
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