Summary

In Chapter 17, when Simi’s crew practices for the heist, it does not go like those in movies. None of Simi's crew did their jobs as specified, and Simi wondered if they would really be able to pull it off.

In Chapter 18, the next morning, Chloe and Simi were at the bridal shop where Bella would be fitted for her wedding gown, a floral sequined mermaid dress with a layered skirt. Bella said it was her dream dress and the only thing in the wedding that was really hers.

As Chloe was preparing to take pictures, a man later identified as Mario, Bella’s fiancee, barreled into the shop. Mario insisted that Bella would not be wearing that dress to their wedding. He told her that she looked like a “whore” (208). When he appeared to raise his hand to hit Bella, Simi went...