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Chpater 24

Author: Ruby
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-01-02 21:33:56

Damien POV

I agreed to this marriage with my teeth clenched and my spine straight.

Not because I wanted her.

Not because I believed in it.

And certainly not because I loved her.

I agreed because Edward Hayes does not bluff.

Six months ago, I laughed in his study when he threatened my inheritance.

Three months ago, I stopped laughing when lawyers replaced threats.

And a week ago, when the documents were placed in front of me—sealed, final, merciless—I signed.

Marry Sophia Rivera.

Or lose everyth
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