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Cole.“But, Mr. Martinez, I’m pretty sure your name wasn’t on my guest list. So tell me, how did you get in here?”The question didn’t surprise me. It was obvious from the moment I saw Arlene’s face that she wasn’t exactly thrilled to see me.I mean, I tried to discern that look and chalk it up to our history together in Hawaii. But she gave off the vibe of someone who would hate anyone associated with her stepmom.But her anger wasn’t what I was focused on. No, what really gripped me was the fact that she looked so damn much like Yasmin. The resemblance to Yasmin was almost haunting.Could this be a coincidence?I wasn’t interested in the drama between her and her stepmother. I didn’t care how much they hated each other or what kind of history they shared. Somehow, I knew Mirela was up to no good.But that wasn’t the reason I was standing here. And I knew pretty well that Mirela would be reeling in anger at my inability to pounce on Arlene, forcefully calling her my wife.So, my mind

Last Updated : 2025-09-27

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ColeI hadn’t expected to say that last part, especially when I knew it wasn’t entirely the truth.I had hurt Yasmin more than anyone could imagine. And if Arlene was truly Yasmin, she would scoff at that word.Which was exactly why I had my eyes glued to her, waiting for some kind of reaction. She didn’t disappoint.The glare she shot me could have burned anyone down. Was this it? Was she revealing herself? Was she Yasmin after all?But then she said something that completely dashed my hopes.“Really?” she asked gently, almost mockingly. “I looked like your wife?”I hadn’t expected that. I had thought she would respond differently; something like, You’re a liar. You did nothing but hurt me, Cole.You can’t stand here pretending to care. But instead, she just looked at me, her expression hard to read.“Yes,” I said, voice low, trying to steady my breathing. “That was why I came after you, thinking it was her.”“How so?” Liam’s voice interrupted, a sharp edge to it. “News never indicat

Last Updated : 2025-09-30

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Mirela“Nothing?” I repeated, my voice cold as I narrowed my eyes at Fiona. She shook her head hesitantly, confirming what I had dreaded.Nothing.What was Cole doing? Why hadn’t he caused a scene? I had expected fireworks, an explosion of accusations, a dramatic spectacle.I had wanted him to call Arlene out, to drag her into the mess, to reveal the truth for everyone to see.I had wanted the shock on Arlene’s face as she tried to deny it, scrambling for excuses.And then, I had wanted him to present undeniable evidence, irrefutable proof that she was who I had already known her to be: Yasmin Lee Estrada.But instead, Fiona was standing here telling me that Cole had done absolutely nothing.I had sent her after him, instructing her to take videos, to cause a commotion if necessary.If things weren’t going my way, she was supposed to step in, to draw attention, to make sure Arlene didn’t slither away unscathed.But now, she was telling me that all Cole had done was apologize? That he

Last Updated : 2025-09-30

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ArleneI clenched my fists tightly, nails digging into my palm as I stood watching my father laughing and chatting with Cole Martinez—his eyes flickering over to me every few seconds like some haunting shadow from my past.Well, he was an actual haunting shadow from a past I never want to talk about. A past I now believed never existed.Just like that, my stepmother had found a way to ruin the launch for me.“Arlene?” Olivia’s voice snapped me out of my rage spiral. She walked up beside me, dressed like she was ready to appear in a magazine spread. “Isn’t that Cole Martinez?”I gave her a short nod, swallowing the hatred that boiled in my stomach. Cole Martinez. That bastard. Standing there with that fake-ass angelic smile on his face like he hadn’t dragged me through hell and left me bleeding.He was no angel. He was a devil in human skin. And I had sworn—sworn—to get my revenge. Not once. Not twice. But three thousand-fold.He’d clawed his way back into my life, but this time, I’d s

Last Updated : 2025-09-30

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ArleneI never thought Mirela could surprise me anymore.But here I was, standing in the hallway of my product launch event, phone in hand, mouth slightly parted as Art’s voice spilled through the speaker.I stared at the screen in disbelief, my fingers frozen over the phone. For all the tricks, manipulations, and drama Mirela had pulled in the past, I never expected this. Cheating? And with him?“Louis Kodra?” I whispered, blinking rapidly as if the name would change.Of all people, she was entangled with Louis Kodra? The same designer who once worked briefly for the Gomez brand before I terminated his contract upon my arrival?He hadn’t even been around long—just a contract employee Mirela had personally hired. I didn’t trust him because I didn’t trust her.And while he wasn’t as obscenely wealthy as the usual men Mirela paraded around with, Louis was still... influential. Subtle. Rich enough to keep secrets.It made my stomach churn.I carried the phone to my ear, pressing it tight

Last Updated : 2025-10-01

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ArleneThe car was silent. Not the awkward kind, but the kind that pressed into your chest and made your heart feel too big for your body.Liam’s presence was calming, yet the air between us was heavy with unspoken words.I glanced at him, then back out the window, watching city lights melt into darkness as we drove.I could sense that he had something he wanted to ask me. I didn’t know why he wasn’t.It made me so uncomfortable that I couldn’t take it anymore.“Why aren’t you asking me anything?” I finally said, my voice soft but laced with an edge of frustration. “About the launch… about Col—Mr. Martinez… I mean, you saw the tension.”Liam glanced at me briefly, his eyes reflecting the dashboard lights. “I figured you’d tell me when you’re ready,” he replied. “I don’t want to pressure you, Arlene. That’s not what I’m here for.”That’s not what he’s here for? What the fuck does that mean?I stared at him, surprised. “Even if there’s something you should know?”His lips twitched into

Last Updated : 2025-10-01

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ArleneI walked back to Liam slowly after pulling off my heels, the sea breeze brushing against my skin, carrying with it a strange mix of calm and anticipation.He was seated on the sand, arms stretched behind him, long legs crossed at the ankle, watching the waves like they whispered answers only he could understand.As soon as I got close, he looked up and gave me that crooked smile that made my heart flutter in an annoyingly familiar way.Without a word, he gently pulled me down beside him. I didn’t resist. I couldn’t.For a while, we just stared at the ocean. The waves rolled in quietly, each one crashing with a rhythm that oddly matched the sound of my heartbeat. Neither of us spoke. It wasn’t uncomfortable—it was grounding.Then, finally, Liam broke the silence.“I’m sorry,” he murmured, eyes fixed on the waves. “About my parents. They can be… shamelessly persistent. Especially my dad. And my mom’s sudden dinner invitations. I know it’s all a bit much.”I blinked at him, surpri

Last Updated : 2025-10-02

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ARLENEFor a split second, I wished that Olivia had waited a second longer. Just a little bit, and things would’ve been different. If she had stayed back and given us five more minutes, I would’ve been locked in a world of immeasurable bliss—one that I didn’t think I would be craving in a long time.I didn’t let myself accept the reality, but it was here now. I decided to stop counting the number of times Liam and I almost kissed.It felt like torture to get that close and not be able to get around to it. Something always seemed to come in the way of that happening, and it was frustrating.“I just kissed you,” I remembered him saying while we were at the restaurant, and I lowered my gaze as a blush crept onto my cheeks.He explained what he meant afterward, but still, it was a silly thing to say. Not in a way that left one annoyed, but in the playful tone that kept me stifling a giggle every time I thought about it.It would’ve been remarkable to feel the emotions that were clearly vi

Last Updated : 2025-10-02

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ARLENEI heard a collective gasp echo through the trio, and for a split second, I was grateful I couldn’t necessarily see their faces.The silence that followed for several minutes was enough to tell me they were stunned by the revelation, and rightfully so. But I was just getting started.“What do you mean you were married to Cole Martinez? He mentioned something about you sharing a resemblance with his wife, but I just thought the man was grief-stricken,” Olivia asked, shock evident in her voice.I waited to see if anyone else had anything to add, but no other response was forthcoming. I wasn’t sure if that was a good thing or not, especially since I was fixated on Liam’s reaction to the news. But he remained quiet.“Grief is an emotion I’m not sure Cole would ever be able to express,” I said, my face twisting into a frown.I thought about how performative that entire act of missing his dead wife had been. While I was with him, he treated me like I was an insect he could stomp on at

Last Updated : 2025-10-03

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ARLENE“So, what do you want to do now?” Matilda asked. “Besides going home to rest after the long night you’ve had, what’s the next step?”I was delighted she had asked that question because it meant I could share my thoughts and have them vet them or give their opinions, which would help me plan better. “The next step would have to be getting married to Liam,” I replied and turned to him.His arm around me seemed to stiffen for a second, then it relaxed. “If he’s okay with it. We need to push this arrangement forward. I don’t know what my stepmother is planning, but I can’t put anything past her, and I don’t want to find out what she’s capable of if Cole finds out that I am his wife, Yasmin.”“You share a house with him. How has that been so far?” Olivia asked, her tone ridden with concern.“The worst experience I’ve had in a minute,” I answered and shuddered at the thought of going back to the house and seeing Cole there. “I do my best to stay out of his way. I’m barely home, but i

Last Updated : 2025-10-03

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