ANMELDENKaren had invested her last penny in the business she had recently established and was eagerly awaiting the promised funds from her benefactor to take it to the next level. "Maybe he forgot. I should remind him," she thought, and promptly sent a text message: ‘I hate to sound desperate, but my finances are tight.’ After sending the message, she realized she had used the wrong number. She quickly started typing, ‘Please ignore the...’ when an alert popped up on her phone: ‘Five billion dollars transferred to you by Roger Dawson.’ Roger? The first name sent a chill down her spine, but the last name left her puzzled. "Roger? Could it be Tonia's bodyguard?" That was his number, but when did his name change? Her phone rang immediately, and the name she had feared for months echoed in her ears, his voice filled with emotion yet calm like a winter breeze. "Karen, stay put, I'm on my way to you." The call ended before she could process it. He was the reason she had fled, refusing to sign the divorce papers. Her love for him was unrequited, his heart belonging to her adopted sister, but what hurt more was the feeling of being traded between friends like a commodity. She would rather die than return.
Mehr anzeigenThe different shades of orchids lined the aisle brought tears to Karen’s eyes, and the garden was filled with very important guests, all dressed formally.She thought orchids only existed in her garden but Roger ensured to make this day more memorable for her. The bouquet Delanie gave her was made of orchids as well.Karen knew what the occasion was and could not believe invitations had been sent out without her knowing. Roger was the most elegant she had ever seen him, with Hector as his best man.The white tuxedo fit the perfectly, like they were pulled out of an advertising magazine.The smile on Roger’s face was not only enchanting but also satisfying. So all this while, when Karen thought Roger was avoiding her, he was actually planning a surprise wedding for her.Shame covered her face as Dahlia appeared behind her and automatically became her maid of honor.“I hope you don’t mind me being your maid of honor? I hope to also walk the aisle one day,” she said honestly. Karen was st
Gracie was nervous, but Declan calmly explained it to her. “We have a daughter together. You don’t expect us to be dating, do you?”“Let’s wait a while. Your parents might take me for a gold digger. I want to climb the work ladder first.” Her position and incentives were all at the top level, but she wanted more.If she got married now, everyone would associate her next success with her husband and his family, which she didn’t want.Declan did not see the point in arguing, so he took out his phone and called his mother. “Mom, how is Deena?”“She’s such a good girl. She went to bed after her shower, and we did some shopping along the way. You should see her room.”Gracie was relieved to hear how her daughter was being pampered, but Declan was not surprised. “Thanks, Mom. Is Dad around?”“Yeah, he’s right here.”“Okay, Mom, Dad, I want to marry Gracie,” Declan declared, and the couple on the other end of the line were excited.“It’s such a relief, but have you found out her reason for l
Gracie gave up. Even if she tried, her strength would not match his. Declan entered, and his gaze instantly landed on the portrait on the wall. It was a picture they took together in the arcade.Then there was a small portrait on the center table. Still his and Gracie’s picture. The apartment was sizeable, neat, and welcoming, but nothing of suspicion.Declan’s pictures dominated the apartment like he owned it, and Gracie felt ashamed. If she had known he was coming, she would have taken them down, but now, it was too late. “What do you want, Declan?” Irritation sat in her voice, and Declan’s attention shifted from the portraits as he stared at her, guilt welling up in his heart. “Why did you dump me?” It was obvious that Gracie didn’t have any man in her life, and he was now beginning to doubt that she left him because he was broke. “It doesn’t matter. We both moved on, and you already have Deena too.”Declan didn’t feel like he won and neither of them had moved on. The fact that
Jacob was nervous as Roger dragged him back to the table, forcing him to sit in an empty chair. Declan was impressed, glad to have his big brother stand up for him every time.“You should be glad this is a wedding, Jacob, but we could as well wait until it’s over,” Declan mentioned, Jacob’s expression twisted.“Excuse me, what are you talking about?”“I want the truth. You share no resemblance with Deena, so what exactly is going on?”Jacob went uncomfortably silent, so Declan decided to threaten him a little. “We can do this the easy way or the hard way, and trust me, we are going to investigate everything. If it turns out you are lying, there will be consequences.”Nervousness washed over Jacob. He loved Gracie and wanted so much to stand by everything, but how could he go against the Dawsons?“Why is it hard for you to believe her? She’s my wife, if that’s what you want to know.”“I don’t doubt that. I’m talking about Deena,” Declan clarified, though a part of him burned with jealo
Earlier, Delanie and Oriana went to the kitchen in high spirits, but the maids were already there, contemplating what to cook.Upon seeing Delanie, they bowed their heads respectfully. "Ma'am, good morning. What should we make for you?"Delanie smiled and shook her head, "Redirect your energy. I'll
Earlier, mergers between Wade’s parents' company and that of the Smiths were announced as applause echoed in the air.Wade was looking around apprehensively for Delanie, but as he couldn’t find her, he grew increasingly nervous.Pulling out his phone to call her, Lexi placed her hand on the phone.
A coy smile stretched across Lexi’s lips as she stared at Delanie. “We have dinner tonight, and I’ll make sure he gets drunk. You won’t see him tonight.”Delanie was already tired of this. Surviving weeks of Lexi’s tricks was not easy, and she wondered how she was going to keep up during the remain
Oriana froze, but Chad gained some form of boldness in front of his parents, as he was no longer afraid of what he might lose.“Well, you aren’t the one to marry her, so you don’t have to like her,” he responded indifferently, seeing the color drain from his mother's face. He never spoke to her lik


















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