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paleyhailey At 10, rocking my Chanel suit planning world domination like a #boss

Hailey posts a throwback photo as she tries on her premiere dress—a Marchesa Notte sweetheart illusion Mikado ball gown with a 3-D floral-embroidered bodice.

It’s going to be fun thinking up a way to punish Joel. Now that she’s so close to finally getting what she wants from him, she’ll have to start moving her attention to the next chapter of their little storyline.

Season 3, baby!

Joel’s going to get what’s coming to him. He could’ve seriously hurt her brand by rejecting her. After they pose together on the red carpet tomorrow night, Hailey will have all the validation she needs and she’ll be able to kick Joel to the curb.

As a part of his agreement to take Hailey to the premiere party, Joel insisted Fortune delete the video of him at the dogfight. Fortune sent it to Hailey first. She’s keeping it as collateral, and when the time is right, she’ll send it to Sam and they’ll plot the takedown of Joel Strom.

Hailey does a little twirl in her dress, looking down at her recent throwback post. The Likes are blowing up.

She opens a new DM.

princepaley YES QUEEN

princepaley Born to rule!!!

princepaley You are my life.

princepaley I’d go to the moon and back for you Queen!!

Aw. So cute. Hailey replies to @princepaley.

paleyhailey What if I asked you to go further?

She drops her phone on her bed and steps into her closet, trying to decide which Judith Leiber clutch she should hold on the red carpet, when there’s a knock on her bedroom door.

Lily pokes her head in.

“Can we talk?” she asks.

They haven’t been alone together since the blowup in the pool house. As far as Hailey is concerned, it’s all been said.

She’ll have the last word tomorrow night.

“You look beautiful,” Lily says. “Is that the dress you’re wearing to the premiere?”

Hailey’s smile is as cold as ice.

“Have you seen Joel since he’s been out of the hospital?” she asks, allowing Lily into her room. She knows Lily hasn’t seen him and just wants to rub it in. She’s disappointed when Lily doesn’t react, not so much as a blink. Her face remains that Beverly Hills blank. The girl’s learning.

“It’s such a miracle that he wasn’t seriously hurt,” Hailey goes on. “And Greta’s in rehab. Looks like the Strom twins are both going to bounce back. I’m sure you’re relieved.”

“Yes,” Lily says. “I would never have forgiven myself if it had been worse.”

Hailey eyes her suspiciously. Here we go. Lily’s back to the victim narrative.

“Can we sit?” Lily asks. She motions to Hailey’s bed. Hailey nods and they take a seat on the edge.

“I want to say I’m sorry,” Lily says. “Everything you said in the pool house was true. I haven’t wanted to admit it but I am jealous of you.”

Hailey fingers the appliqués on her dress. Yes? she’s thinking. And?

“Not just of your Beverly Hills lifestyle or your fame,” Lily continues, “but of your family. I look at your relationship with your mom and you’re so much alike and I wish I had that. And your dad…he’s such a good guy.”

Lily smiles at Hailey.

“He’s been so generous to me, and he obviously adores you. I’ve never had that, and I guess I just wanted a piece of the pretty picture for myself. And that’s why…” Lily takes a deep breath. “This isn’t easy for me to say. But that’s why I tried to steal Joel from you. Can you ever forgive me?” She legit has tears in her eyes.

“Oh, Lily.” Hailey takes her hand. “Wow. Of course I forgive you. I know how hard it must be for you to admit all that.”

“I didn’t even realize what I was doing,” Lily says. “But after the charges against me were dropped, it’s like I dropped all my illusions, too. I’ve literally been the worst cousin in the world and I understand if you just want, like, some space, but I really want to hit refresh with you. I’d love nothing more than to start over. Maybe one day we can even be friends.”

“That’s all I’ve ever wanted, Lily.” Hailey hugs her. “I hope you know that. Girls have to support other girls. We’re so much stronger together!”

“Agreed.” Lily smiles at Hailey as they pull apart. “Which is why I’m hoping you’ll go shopping with me tomorrow before the premiere and help me find a dress. I’m struggling to keep up with life in Beverly Hills in a lot of ways—obviously that includes shopping. And you have the best style!”