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84. Best Friend
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85. Mirror— . Mikolaj .—I throw a quick glance at her phone logs while making my way to bedroom. There are no calls or messages after our confrontation in the study. But she sent a text to Garrett a few hours ago.‘…..There is something I need to tell you.….I am sorry I didn’t tell you any sooner.’Sitting on the edge of the bed, I take a breath. It was sheer luck she didn’t tell anyone about us and I have to make best use of this situation. I have raked my mind and there’s no other way.Of course, I will choose my blood over an enemy’s daughter. Two decades ago, we were left with no alternatives. Antoni took our parents into hiding while I made rounds of law firms, without fully understanding what was happening. Investigation against us, on top of losing my family, was too much. Jonas shouldn’t have to experience what I went through. I promised Maria that much and will keep my word.Steeling myself, I type a message to Garrett, then throw her phone in my drawer. I hope it does the
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87. Consider it done– . Riley . –Sitting alone at the dining table, I am staring at the artfully decorated chicken salad on my plate. While Mikolaj is hovering around like a hawk to make sure I finish my food. Goodness. How old does he think I am? “Jessie, it’s bedtime,” Mikolaj reminds her, and she shrieks.“NOOO. FIVE Minutes!”“Keep your voice low. Five minutes and then we’ll go.”Jessie goes back to playing while Mikolaj sits comfortably on the sofa. They had dinner almost an hour ago while I was lamenting the loss of my relationship with my parents and family, as I know it. My appetite is long gone because deep inside I know things might never be same. But I cannot afford to get sick. It’s better to eat. After swirling the fork around forever, I finally take a bite. See! It’s not that bad.“I need to have a word with you after dinner,” Mikolaj informs me, and I internally roll my eyes. Would it be possible to avoid each other living under the same roof? But I need to know wha
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 88. Disappointment
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90. Family time– . Mikolaj . –Riley disappears into another room and I shift my focus at three angry men standing in front of me. Owen steps forward, extending his arm for a handshake. A friendly gesture was the last thing I was expecting, but alright. “This is the first time we are meeting…” he comments, and I nod. “You were still a freshman at school when I started college...” I have never met Ramsey, either. Apart from seeing him at school a few times, we never outright talked. Now I understand why Garrett was never keen on inviting me to his place while he often made himself comfortable at my home... The one that burned into ashes. Suppressing my rage, I comment, “You’ve made quite a name for yourself... compared to Garrett.”“Is this the purpose of this meeting? To derogate me?” Garrett says in exasperation.“Do I need to?” I stare at him with a cold expression. I was infuriated about the fact that he accepted Callum’s case, but now, when they are preying on my nephew, I want
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Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 92. Vanish
92. Vanish- . Riley . -It feels surreal to stand amidst Camilla’s opulent gathering, surrounded by strangers. I wasn’t expecting an invite. Hell, I wasn’t even anticipating any event because Mikolaj gave her a relieving party a few days back in office.This evening, when Mikolaj told me to get ready, I imagined it would be a small gathering or something. Not a freaking gala. My fingers brush the fabric of my dress, feeling the softness of silk under my fingertips. Not so bad for this event, but a heads up would’ve been nice. Not that I would ask him. I have adopted a no talk policy with Mikolaj. I am not gonna break it for a damn dress.“You look lost!” A voice brings me out of my trance and I blink. Is she talking to me? My eyes swim over Camilla’s stunning midnight blue gown. She looks beautiful as her dress shimmers under the soft glow of the chandelier above us.I look lost because I have been forced into a party I don’t belong to. But I cannot admit this to her. So I say instea
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