Chapter 4 - Flashback

"You whore"

"Slut"

"Untalented"

"die"

"Kill yourself"

"Nobody likes you"

Those words constantly haunted Jia ever since Chloe claimed that Edward left her for Jia.

Chloe was an angel in the public's eyes. Everyone loves her.

A young beautiful french model who worked her way to the top.

While Jia a beautiful Chinese billionaires daughter who was born with everything. The Zhang Family.

Referred to as the "Asian Kardasians" but much much richer.

The Zhang family is one of the most watched families mainly known for their extravagant parties that are very difficult to get invited to.

The Zhang's seem to be living a perfect life especially the wife of Huentak. Jiyeon.

Jiyeon Zhang hasn't always been Jiyeon Zhang she's a former Kpop Idol who married her bosses son. A life that sounds like a fairy tale. Marrying into one of the richest families.

Although any small thing can lead to a controversy.

Especially when it comes to Frances most beloved model. Chloe Harem.

It all started when she met him.

Edward Lu.

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"Eddy! where are you going babe!" Chloe asks as she rushes over to Edward and attempts to prevent him from leaving.

"I'm going to meet up with a friend alright. I'll be back" Edward says before giving Chloe a forehead kiss.

Chloe pouts as she waits for Edward to leave until proceeding to follow him due to her believing Edward is seeing someone else.

"What took you so long?" Jia asks as she waits for Edward near a coffee shop.

"Sorry Chloe kept me waiting. You wanted to talk about something?" Edward asks giving Jia a sweet look.

"It's about a party" Jia responds avoiding Edwards stare.

"What party?" Edward asks trying to get Jias attention.

"A birthday party for my brother Intak" Jia says as she pulls up a picture of him.

"YOU HAVE A BROTHER?!" Edward asks in a shocked tone.

"Yes how do you not know?" Jia asks raising an eyebrow.

"You think I stalk your family? We just met" Edward says giving a wink.

"Anyways we are twins. I don't really care for my birthday and Intak is constantly working so I want to surprise him" Jia says.

"That's sweet." Edward says giving Jia a smile.

"I guess" Jia says shyly.

"So what am I here for? to be invited?" Edward asks.

"Yes I'm inviting you under one condition" Jia responds.

"Whatever it is I agree" Edward says.

"You haven't even heard" Jia says.

"Well when it comes to you i'll do anything. You are my friend" Edward says giving Jia a kind smile.

"I thought we just met" Jia says jokingly.

"touché" Edward laughs.

"Well you need to do something very very important" Jia leans in closer to whisper into Edwards ear.

"You need to help me pick out a present" Jia says before pulling back and putting her hands together to plead.

"Of course that's easy but why me? why not Aiden or Noe?" Edward asks.

"They are busy." Jia says before slumping down into her seat.

"Anna?" Edward asks.

"She's doing a talk show" Jia says.

"Alright then let's go and prepare a present!" Edward says getting up and taking Jia's arm.

Chloe watches as the two take a Yuber to the mall as her heart feels like it's being shattered into pieces.

"I hate her. Jia Zhang. I hate you." Chloe mumbles as she decided to send the photos she took of the two to a magazine article.

"So what about this watch?" Jia asks asking for Edwards opinion.

"Why not give him a coat? Isn't it cold in Shanghai?" Edward asks as he looks at the Jucci coats before landing his eyes on the Oscar De La Renta coats.

"These are expensive holy hell" Edward remarks.

"Oscars coats are known as the most expensive in the world. I might as well get him one of these since Intak is a huge fan of the coats but never buys them." Jia says before plucking one from the rack.

"Why not a Jucci?" Edward asks.

"Too bland everyone can afford Jucci nowadays" Jia says as she takes the Oscar coat to the cashier.

"tsk but I can't" Edward mumbles.

The cashier stares at the two that Edward can't help but notice.

"She's staring at us" Edward whispers.

"I know" Jia whispers back.

"Congratulations" The cashier says.

Jia and Edward are taken aback.

"For what?" The two ask.

"For your relationship. Didn't know cheaters are that public." The cashier remarks.

Edward and Jia are completely clueless on what the cashier is indicating.

"It's all over Witter" The cashier says before rudely giving Jia her bag with the coat.

"Guess this is for your boyfriend" The cashier says before walking away.

Jia stands there clueless until Edward checks his Witter and looks at Jia with a shock.

"𝗘𝗱𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗟𝘂 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗹𝗼𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗺 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀?"

"𝗝𝗶𝗮 𝗭𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗵𝗹𝗼𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝘆𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱"

"𝗦𝗼 𝗛𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗹𝗼𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗺"

"𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗼𝘆𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗧!"

"uh oh." Edward says as he shows Jia that they are #1 trending.

An image is also shown to what seems like Jia is kissing Edward on the cheek until she remembers whispering into his ear.

"I have to settle this with Chole" Edward says before taking off.

Jia quickly calls her manager to explain things until suddenly she gets a phone call.

"Hello?" Jia answers.

no response.

"Hello?" Jia says again until she hears a faint cry.

"You deserve this you whore. You ruined my relationship"

Jia doesn't recognize the voice.

"I'm sorry who's this?" Jia asks.

"Chloe. Chloe Harem."

"Look this is a misunderstanding" Jia tries to explain until suddenly she's bombarded with questions from the paparazzi.

Chloe hangs up as Jia attempts to resolve things.

"Chloe this is a mistake me and Jia aren't a thing! She is a friend!" Edward says trying to calm Chloe down.

"A friend? she bought you a coat!" Chloe yells as she throws a picture of the two at him.

"That's for her brother!" Edward says in a calm tone.

"Whatever!" Chloe yells.

"You must love that billionaire princess!" Chloe yells before showing the pictures to Edward.

"Wait you took these. You followed me!" Edward shouts before taking a step back.

"Yeah and? that bitch is getting so much hate! she deserves it! just because she's rich doesn't mean anything!" Chloe shouts.

"You are mine only!" Chloe says before trying to give Edward a hug.

"No. This relationship is over. You clearly are crazy and tried to start something" Edward says before gathering his things.

"What do you mean?" Chloe says stopping Edward.

"What I mean is that you clearly don't trust me" Edward says before walking out leaving a crying Chloe behind.

Edward decided to stop by Jia's house to make sure everything is alright until seeing Noe answer the door.

"Is she alright?" Edward asks before Noe gives a sigh.

"She won't come out of her room. The comments are getting to her." Noe says showing Edward the comments on her posts.

𝗪𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲

𝗦𝗹𝘂𝘁

𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗹𝘂𝘁

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿

𝗗𝗶𝗲

𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳

"Why is she getting the hate and not me?" Edward asks as he looks at his comment section.

"She's a Zhang that's why. Everyone wants them to screw up so they can hate on them." Noe says giving a sad look to Edward.

"I'm worried for Jia. She can't handle comments like these. Last time she didn't even eat." Noe says.

Edward decided to knock on Jia's door.

No answer.

"I'm coming in" Edward says before opening the door and seeing Jia curled up in a dark room with only a blue light being shown.

Jia is heard sniffling as she scrolls through the comment section.

"Jia ignore them and come and eat" Edward says.

No answer.

"Jia" Edward begs.

"Please leave." Jia finally responds as she continues to scroll.

Edward gets closer and gives Jia a hug.

"I'm sorry" Edward says as he then wipes away Jia's tears.

Jia then sits up and looks Edward in the eye.

"It's not your fault." Jia says giving Edward a sad smile.

"Still. Chloe shouldn't have done that." Edward says as he looks down in shame.

"She just loves you Edward." Jia says.

"Well at least I broke up with her" Edward says.

"You shouldn't have. That is going to fuel the rumors" Jia says giving Edward a sad look.

Edward then realizes what she means and decides to talk to Chloe.

"I just want you to be okay" Edward says giving Jia a pat.

"I'll be fine. It's not the first time i've been called a whore" Jia jokes.

Although Edward talked to Chloe it never stopped the fued between the two girls as it soon escalated.

Leading to more hateful comments on Jia.