Celeste walked up to Darius, then hooked her arm through his. "Natalia has gone to New Verden. I'm your new bride-to-be! Are you surprised?"His eyes widened upon hearing that, and his breath hitched. Moments later, he shoved her aside before bolting out of the bridal shop in a frenzy.…After arriving in New Verden, I quickly settled in and resumed control of the company. That day, during a business meeting, I was stunned to find that my new partner was a childhood friend—Sebastian Thorne. It had been years since I last saw him, and he had grown into a strikingly handsome man. Conversation flowed easily, and before we knew it, evening had fallen. When Sebastian offered to drive me home, I accepted.But the moment I stepped outside, I saw Darius. It had been ages, yet he was still that same composed, aloof man. Except now, his red-rimmed eyes and trembling hands gave away his unease. He approached me, his voice low as he asked, "Natalia, why did you leave without a word? Wh
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