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Chp 19 - Legendary Tanya Darlington

Author: Kabirat Aleem
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56
“Hear me out first. Martinez is a very manipulative man and he would be counting on two things today. First, the fact that I wouldn’t want to do something that would upset my mother deliberately. Second is the fact that I wouldn’t want to do something that would tarnish my image, mostly my family’s name.” she explained hurriedly.

“What is….”

“Please, will you do it?” She pleaded. “You are my only hope right now. I have no time to get any random guy and believe I would rather it be you than any other person. He thought he had it all down. That he has me where he wants me but I am going to change the narrative. I, not him!” She turned back to him “Please, help me, will you?”

Ayodele knew that this plan had disaster all written over it but he found he couldn’t deny her when she was looking at him with those expressive eyes. Also, he hated her fiance so whatever could be stuck in his craw is one thing Ayodele would be so happy to go for.

“Just for one day, you said?”

She nodded.

“After I h
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