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The Wrong Woman

Author: TanuS
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The ride from Adeline’s house to their mansion was filled with silence as Anastasia appeared equated as she was looking out of window with sleepy eyes. It had been quite late at night. As they were going home, Damien got a message from his secretary who said, “Boss, someone is trying to a do a back up check on Mrs Callahan. We saw someone trying to follow her today.”

Damien was alarmed. He turned to look at Anastasia who was still looking out of the window and replied, “It must be Harold. Keep an eye on what he is upto.”

He then called her name softly, “Anastasia?”

She turned to face him, blinking away the sleep. “Hmm?”

“Someone is trying to run a background check on you,” Damien said. Anastasia’s drowsiness evaporated as his words sank in. “Do you want to allow it?”

Anastasia frowned slightly. “Who is it?”

“I believe it is your father,” Damien replied.

Anastasia nodded thoughtfully. “Can I decide what he finds out?”

“Of course,” Damien assured her.

“Then I will let you know what he
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Men are frustrating,,,, especially the one you love. they hit just another nerve.

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