Gilded Lies
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- $14.99
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- $14.99
Publisher Description
The limousine door clicked open, and I froze at the curb of
Rochelle's Upper East Side townhouse. My oversized tote bag
felt almost comically small compared to the vastness of her
world, but she'd insisted—warmly, sweetly—that I come stay
with her and her son. "Johnnika, it'll be fun!" she'd said over
FaceTime. I wanted to believe her. I wanted comfort. I wanted
family.
The brownstone gleamed in the late afternoon sun: cream-
colored stone, polished brass handles, and a single red rose
bush perfectly pruned in the front yard. Everything screamed
perfection. Even the faint hum of a Rolls-Royce Phantom idling
nearby fit seamlessly into the scene. Inside, the scent of freshly
baked croissants from Bouchon Bakery mingled with the subtle
perfume of Chanel No.5, lingering in the grand foyer.