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~ Chloe ~My husband didn't love me. He didn't hate me either.What he felt for me was worse… nothing.A nothingness I'd gotten used to. One I'd decided to adapt with.Until the night that changed it all.And it started when the car came to a halt.A guard moved to open my husband, Dale Beldson’s side of the car, and I watched him emerge, revealing that full six foot four figure I'd fallen for.What everyone had fallen for.It was kind of hard to not drool over such a well built man.He was the nation's most handsome man after all, physically built to perfection.Shoulders and chest carved like crystals. Blue eyes that shone brighter than ever, then with his dark blonde hair combed and sleeked marvelously, he defined hot.‘Hot’ that I fell in love with.Love that began the moment I got to high school at fifteen, him being a senior in his final year.Five years passed, and I couldn't stop gawking every time I got to see him.So you must imagine how blissed out I'd have been when he app

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I could feel all eyes on me the moment I took a seat on the dining table, Dale beside me and Nora on his other side.The glares from his family was unmissable. One would think I'd stolen the most valuable thing from them with how they always addressed me.It was only his dad, Finn, and Dale's youngest sister, Tina, who didn't bother with one.They both didn't hate me, they just didn't care.Like Dale.But the rest let their hatred very evident.“Let's eat.” Finn spoke sternly, enough to let their eyes drift from me for a second.Just a second.“That might have been a lot easier if this filth wasn't sitting with us.” Sophie, his younger sister of four years huffed, hurling a glare my way.Well, here come the unnecessary drama that takes place every single family dinner.I had to resist an eye roll.Seriously, if it wasn't for trying to make Dale like me, then I most certainly wouldn't be taking a lot of shit they offered.His frown was still worn, bothering me further.Something reall

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“What? Th-This is bullshit!” I stared wide-eyed, my heart rate picking so fast, I wasn't even aware when I hit the phone so hard, it flew a good distance before landing with a crash.“How dare you?” Amber sucked in a breath, stepping forward, her face rage filled. “Do you even have any idea how expensive that phone is?”“How can she, when she just stole an entire twelve million!” Sophie growled in disgust. “Where is your shame?”“No, this isn't true!” My body was starting to panic, shaking at what I was being accused of. “I didn't do it! I love Dale! I would never—”I was cut short by a strike on the cheek.Amber's nose was flared now. “Don't ever say his name again! I don't want to hear your filthy mouth do such.”Tears were already welling in my eyes.Twelve million?I was being accused of not only laundering twelve million dollars, but also planned murder?That wasn't good.Not at all.It spoke of potential life in prison, and I knew one thing was for sure, neither Amber nor Sophie

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“A divorce?” I sniffed in. “Dale, you can't do this. I've loved you for so long already. I've endured a lot, all for this marriage—”“You should be lucky I didn't let anyone know when I found out this morning and instead just told the lawyer to make the papers.” His grip on me tightened, eyes sharp, burning with anger.“It's Nora plotting evil.” I blurted quickly, desperate for him to believe me.“Enough with that nonsense and just sign.” He dropped my hand, his broad shoulders squaring as if I was nothing more than a nuisance.. “But… you should know this isn't the type of thing I'd do.” I muttered, my voice cracking. I already knew no one would believe me.If Dale didn’t… then who else would?My husband didn’t believe me.Still, I decided to give it one last try. “Please believe me.”“Sign it.” He said more firmly, retrieving the divorce papers from the suitcase and handing them to me. “Or go to jail.”“Bu—”“I'm already tired of this marriage as it is. I've gotten my CEO position s

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Three years later. ~ Dale ~ “This is the event of the year sir, we have to make a good impression so there can be an advancement in our stocks.” My secretary Rita Olden said while successfully keeping pace with my long strides. I didn't offer a reply, which she knew as room to continue. “Great business men and women will be attending, and with our rank, we should attract more companies that will assist in the boosting of our multibillion dollar project. Who knows, it could be a success within five years from now.” Heads bowed the moment my arrival was noticed, the paths clearing for my movements as we both walked out of the company, to one of my cars whose door was already being opened by a guard. “But most importantly sir,” Rita entered the car after me, taking the space beside me in the passenger's seat, “we should try to impress the Razet Company's CEO, Miss Raze. Joining hands with such a company automatically ranks us among the top five biggest companies worldwide.” “Okay,

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~ Chloe ~ It had been three years already. Three years since the embarrassment that led to my transformation. Because here I stood, three years later far stronger than I was then. And I wasn't even talking about physical strength, but power that made the physical bow. “This event will be one of a lifetime, I can already sense it.” Emery spoke said, straightening her gray gown. A nod was all I offered, as I slipped on the three-inch high heels. “Let's get going.” “Hmm, Cole is waiting outside already.” She took her purse in one hand, handing me mine, which I placed my phone in, then we both left the duplex out to where Cole Praizon stood, leaning against his car, with two year old Donald playing beside him. “Mimi! Mummy!” Donald rushed to give Emery a hug. “How've you been my lil’ champ? Was Uncle Cole nice to you?” Emery asked, her tone dropping to match that of a cute kid. “Hmm. Uncle Cole was manageable.” He replied with a chortle, moving to me. “Mummy, he bought me a new

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Dale was married to her? Or was he getting married? I noticed he didn't wear a ring so they were most likely about to get married. Well that was news. “Baby, you didn't even come pick me up as we'd—” “Nora, we're in public.” He replied with the most uninterested look I'd ever seen from him as he unlocked her arms from around him. The color crawled up her cheeks, obviously embarrassed. “Okay, if that's what you want.” The words were laced in disappointment, but that vanished instantly the moment her eyes met me. One would think I was drinking my own sweat with the way her face twisted in disgust. “What the heck? Chloe?” My name came out in pure dislike. “What are you doing here?” “I could ask the same.” Was my reply as I stared at the first human to make me loathe female and male being best friends. She huffed, eying my clothes. “And where did you get the money for all these? Did you seriously stoop so low to duping wealthy men and stripping them off of their money?” My brow

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Nora's smile dropped faster than gravity on a needle. “Wha-What?” She stammered, rushing to his side. “Bu-But baby, you promised me—” His eyes didn't leave me as he spoke. “Give us privacy.” “Ba—” “Now.” There was more sharpness to the tone. One that made her flinch slightly. With a sniff, she turned and rushed off. Well, that was a sight. I had almost forgotten about his hand on mine, and quickly yanked mine free. That caused a furrow of his brows. “Let's go somewhere more private.” A dry chortle left me. “Listen, 'm not interested in your relationship drama, nor in saying anything to you.” An unmissable surprise crossed his face. That was understandable because three years ago Chloe would've drooled every time he wanted to talk to her. However, now I had many things to do than waste here. Without waiting for a reply, I strutted off with Donald, not turning back once. Emery and Cole were in the distance, so I headed to them. “Why are you two here? Why didn't you come

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I got home that day with an emotion I couldn't explain. An annoyance I wasn't sure what the cause was. It could be because of Chloe's refusal to talk to me. Or her sudden lack of care, but something was eating me up and that irritated me. To further fuel it all, Nora was the first person I saw the moment I got in. “Why are you here?” There was no hiding my displeasure. But there was a small smile on her lips either way. “Uhm, baby, I just thought to let you know I'm no longer mad at you. I under—” “Let this be the last time you get into my place without my permission first.” I warned, watching her brows furrow. “But I'm your fiancee, I shouldn't have…” “I don't want to repeat myself.” I hurled a frown her way. “Leave. I have things to take care of. She frowned, but nodded.“Okay baby—” “Stop it.” My forehead creased in digust. “Stop calling me that. Never call me that again. Especially not in public.” Her mouth parted, but no words came out. So, without waiting any second m

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My brows drew as I made a sharp turn towards him, an irritating glare hurled his way.“Why are you here?” The words came out gritted, furious and loathe filled.But he didn't seem affected. Instead, drew nearer, expression plain. “I come here every year as this was something I knew you liked to do.”If he'd thought that'd reduce my level of annoyance, then he was very much wrong.Instead, my frown deepened. “Why do you think you have the right to come here? Do you seriously think they would've wanted—”“Chloe, enough.” He cut me off, his tone sharper now. Then, he stepped forward, closing the gap between us till he was just inches away.I didn't draw back though. The scent of his cologne danced around my nostrils bringing back a familiarity I had almost forgotten.That was a scent I'd fallen for. One I loved to draw in.But now… it irritated me. Him being so close didn't make my heart flutter as it would've then.It didn't send butterflies flapping in my stomach. It didn't wrap aro

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