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Zoe always wins

Author: Veetoria
last update publish date: 2025-10-31 02:44:53

Liam’s POV

The whiskey glass clinked against the counter loudly as I slammed it down. That was my 6th shot for the night. The bartender gave me a look — that kind of look that says you’re not my first sob story tonight, pal.

“Another?” he asked, already reaching for the bottle.

“Yeah,” I muttered, pushing the empty glass forward. “Make it a double this time.”

He poured and I stared at the amber liquid like it had answers hidden in it. How had my whole life gone to shit in su
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    ZOE’S POV Almost twenty minutes later we sat side by side on one of the salon couches. I had cried so much my head hurt. Lani handed me another tissue. “You good now?” I blew my nose.“This is humiliating.” “It really isn’t.” “No.”I turned my phone toward her.“Read the comments.” She took it and her expression darkened immediately. The longer she scrolled, the angrier she looked. “Oh, absolutely not.” “What?” She kept reading then finally locked the screen. “They’re miserable.” I laughed weakly.“They seem pretty convinced.” “They don’t know you.” “It still hurts.”I stared at the floor. Lani sighed. Then gently took my hand. “Talk to me. Tell me everything.” So I did. I told her about the dinner with my parents, the marriage pressure, and my father's betrayal, and now this article. By the time I finished talking, my throat hurt. Lani sat quietly for several seconds. Then she picked up my phone. “What are you doing?” “Fixing something.” She opened

  • Daddy’s Sinful Pleasure   Your role in the family

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 This isn’t fair, Talia. Dad can’t just decide who we marry because it’s convenient for him. I know we don’t always get along but surely you see how messed up this is. The typi

  • Daddy’s Sinful Pleasure   That explains the sabotage

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  • Daddy’s Sinful Pleasure   You're not a pawn

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  • Daddy’s Sinful Pleasure   Get your act together

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  • Daddy’s Sinful Pleasure   Is it life threatening?

    ZOE’S POV The elevator hummed softly as it began its slow ascent. The walls were mirrored on three sides, polished to a shine that reflected us from every angle. The ride was charged with unspoken words. I stood next to him with my overnight bag at my feet, trying very hard not to stare.

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    ZOE’S POV I didn’t go back to my desk after the meeting, I took a walk down to the parking lot to clear my head. I pulled out my phone while in my car and opened a new message thread with ChatGPT. ‘Hi Chat. What do I do when my laptop suddenly goes blank without any prior issues?’ It brou

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