Chapter 321

Ella Reid let out a sarcastic chuckle. “Sophie, me showing up in your studio? You should be flattered. Ever heard of 'customer is king'? Is this how you treat your kings?” “If playing the victim boosts your ego, sure, go ahead. Just remember, if you raise a scene here and the news reaches Henry Smith, don’t cry when all that persona you’ve worked so hard to build comes crashing down.” Ella’s smile stiffened. She casually placed a hand on her growing belly and said in a mocking tone, “A pregnant woman making a scene? That's not happening. Stress is the last thing I need. I’m just confused how you pulled off this act. A woman who can’t even have kids, yet Henry tolerates you? Even Grandpa’s always stepping in on your behalf.” She didn’t raise her voice, but her words were sharp and loud enough for everyone in the studio to catch. In seconds, all eyes landed on me, full of awkward pity. The only one who stood up for me was Summer, who couldn’t hold back anymore. She marched over and point