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CHAPTER 22: 'LIES'

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"B-Black..." I didn't know if he heard me or not, but watching his emotionless look made me realize that he didn't hear my voice.

"Oh right!" Sofia exclaimed and moved elegantly. "I want you to meet Black De Villa, my fiancee." She happily announced.

I felt my nails dug in my palm as a rough feeling seeped through my heart. Sofia's words made my composure down for a second. I never thought about this big news, nor did I heard or read it somewhere since I stepped in to this country again.

"It's nice to meet you again Mr. Black, I am David Stanford." He glanced at him.

"I am Kael and this is my brother--------"

"Kale, his twin." Kale interrupted.

I witnessed how Sofia's hand held Black's elbow intimately before facing me with a smile. The man beside her didn't even bother to move her hand away.

I composed myself and forced a smile, trying to calm myself. As much as possible, I don't want others to know
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