She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 966

And she wouldn't have gouged his face open.

Thinking about it made Everett exhale a sharp, heavy breath, visibly radiating irritation.

"Alright, alright, stop looking so miserable, you two. This is honestly Preston's and my fault. We really should have gone back and found you," Melanie said, trying to smooth over the tension.

"Agreed."

Preston echoed Melanie's words without hesitation.

Melanie only wanted to ease their embarrassment, but her grace had the exact opposite effect. Daphne just felt an even deeper sense of crushing guilt, while Everett became even more hyper-fixated on how vastly inferior Daphne was to Melanie.

After the catastrophic haunted house, the group's energy was completely drained.

Melanie made a silent vow right then and there: they were staying miles away from any horror attractions tomorrow.

As late afternoon bled into evening, the weather turned against them. Heavy, bruised clouds rolled in, swallowing the sun.

"It feels like the sky is about to open up,"

Melanie said, gazing up at the sky.

"If it rains, they'll cancel the fireworks display, won't they? I really wanted to ride the Ferris wheel and watch the castle light up!"

Daphne pouted, her face falling in disappointment.

"Who cares about fireworks in this weather?" Everett snapped.

The harshness of his tone instantly killed the conversation.

Melanie, Daphne, and Preston all stared at him.

Realizing how aggressive he sounded, Everett awkwardly rubbed the back of his neck.

"I just mean... the forecast predicted heavy rain. We can easily catch the fireworks tomorrow night."

His softer correction gave Daphne the reassurance she desperately needed, and her smile returned.

"You're right! We still have an entire day left to have fun!"

With the impending storm threatening to soak them, the four hurried out of the park and retreated to their hotel.

Their VIP package included two-day park access and overnight accommodations in two double rooms.

Originally, Melanie had planned to share a room with Daphne, forcing Preston and Everett to bunk together.

But Daphne had shamelessly claimed she wanted private time with Everett, earning a dramatic eye-roll from Melanie about prioritizing men over friends.

The truth was, Daphne was actively scheming to lock Melanie and Preston in a room together.

She finally had Everett, but Melanie was still stubbornly single.

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