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Chapter 69: Cold Truth And Twisted Fate

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Lara stood frozen. Her mind reeled as the pieces started fitting together—pieces she never even realized were part of the puzzle.

She thought back to that day so long ago—when her parents casually asked what she thought of Lucas. She’d smiled then, cheeks warm, and told them she liked him. Naively. Innocently. She had no idea there were already quiet talks happening between their families. She didn’t know that her little confession might have set everything in motion.

Her throat tightened.

So it was me.

Her father had always admired Lucas. He used to mention how driven he was, how sharp, how impressive for someone his age. If she, his beloved daughter, also expressed interest in him… maybe her father had seen that as a sign. A confirmation. A chance to ensure her happiness while also securing a strategic alliance.

He probably thought he was doing the right thing.

But he wasn’t.

He really shouldn’t have done that.

He shouldn’t have meddled. Shouldn’t have played cupid
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