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Ten Percent Inheritance

Author: Evelyn Joness
last update publish date: 2026-02-20 10:02:42

BLACKWOOD ESTATE - THAT EVENING

Katherina sat with Vivian and Alexander in the private study, her hands shaking slightly.

“It’s done,” she said quietly. “I told Nicholas everything. He knows I was working with you.”

“Good,” Alexander said. “Now he can’t use you as leverage. You’re protected.”

“But what about the baby? He’s the father. He has rights—”

“Let him try to claim them from prison,” Vivian said coldly. “Once Amelia’s charges hit, Nicholas will be too busy defending himself to worry abou
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  • The Return Of The Betrayed Bride    Dinner with the Enemies

    Amelia looked up from her coffee, her eyes narrowing slightly.“Maria? What is it?” she asked. “You look… nervous.”Maria didn’t answer immediately. She closed the door behind her first.That alone made Amelia sit up straighter.“I’m fine,” Maria said, but her voice didn’t match. She walked closer, lowering her tone. “I just… didn’t know if I should say anything.”Amelia slowly set her cup down. “Say what?”Maria hesitated just long enough to make it feel real.“It’s about Mr. Alejandro.”Amelia’s expression hardened instantly. “What about him?”Maria leaned in slightly, like she didn’t want anyone else to hear.“I saw him last night,” she said. “Very late. In the hallway.”Amelia’s eyes locked on hers. “Go on.”“He was on the phone,” Maria continued. “But… it wasn’t a normal call.”“What do you mean?”“He kept looking around,” Maria said quietly. “Like he didn’t want to be seen. And when he noticed movement, he turned his back.”A pause.Amelia’s fingers curled slightly on the table.

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    Before Maria could react, the woman's hand shot out. The slap cracked across Maria's cheek like a whip.Maria stumbled back, her hand flying to her face. The sting was sharp, immediate. Tears spilled down her cheeks."I said no," Maria said, her voice shaking but firm. "You can hit me. You can threaten me. But I will not betray that woman. She took me in when I had nothing. She paid for my apartment. She helped me send Mateo to a good school. She is family."The woman stared at her, surprised."You're willing to let your son die for her?"Maria's chin lifted. Tears still streaming, but her voice was steady."I'm going to find another way. I don't know how. But I will. And you—" She pointed a shaking finger at the woman. "You stay away from me. Stay away from my son. Or I swear to God, I will go to Mrs. Favino and tell her everything."The woman's face twisted with rage. For a moment, Maria thought she might hit her again.Then the woman smiled. It was cold. Terrifying."You're makin

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  • The Return Of The Betrayed Bride    No one Defies Alejandro

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  • The Return Of The Betrayed Bride    The Brother Revenge

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  • The Return Of The Betrayed Bride    The Bride, The Ex And The Enemy

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  • The Return Of The Betrayed Bride    Caught Between Two Devils

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