“Miss Vale, life isn’t a novel,” Josh said, leaning back slightly. His eyes were calm, but I could feel the weight behind his words. “These rich kids who grow up seeing backstabbing and scheming are not all innocent. Rite comes from a family like that. Her life isn’t something she can control. Even if Julian climbed onto a table, he could never reach the status of her family. Doesn’t she know that?”I shivered slightly as it made no sense. Rite, daughter of the Johnson family, heiress to Dahua Electronics, and Julian, a man who had worked his way up from nothing, seemed like an impossible match. I could almost laugh at how novels made such matches seem romantic, but in reality, most marriages among the rich were about strategy, social standing, and mutual benefit. Not feelings.Josh continued, his voice quiet, but firm. “Although I do not have proof yet, my instincts tell me Rite’s target isn’t Julian. It’s you.”I froze, my chest tightening. I wanted to speak, but nothing came out
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