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“Is it true you married him for his money?” I stopped mid-step, my coffee cup hovering dangerously close to spilling. Slowly, I turned around, hoping I hadn’t heard correctly. But there she was—one of the interns, standing wide-eyed with a nervous smile. Bold for someone at the bottom of the food chain. “Excuse me?” I said, arching a brow. The girl’s face flushed red as she fumbled with her words. “Oh, I didn’t mean it like that! It’s just... people have been talking. Not me! Other people. In the breakroom.” I took a deliberate step forward, locking eyes with her. “And what exactly are they saying?” She swallowed hard, clearly regretting her decision to approach me. “You know, just rumors... about you and Mr. Knight.” I set my coffee cup on the nearest desk, crossing my arms. “Let me make one thing clear. What I married Adrian Knight for—or why I married him—is none of your business. But since you seem curious, I’ll answer your question. I married him because I felt like it
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"Who is Catherine?" My voice sliced through the quiet tension in the room, sharp and demanding.Adrian looked up from his laptop, his dark brows furrowing. "How do you know about Catherine?""How do I know?" I repeated, crossing my arms as my heart thumped with indignation. "Oh, so you didn’t even want me to know? Did you seriously think you could keep it a secret that you have a fiancée?"Adrian sighed, his expression hardening as he closed his laptop with a deliberate snap. "Point of correction," he said in a clipped tone. "Had a fiancée, not have. She’s in my past.""And when exactly were you planning to tell me about this past of yours?" I demanded, my frustration bubbling to the surface.His jaw tightened as he leaned back in his chair, studying me with a measured gaze. "Where did you even hear about it?""A reporter," I said sharply. "She approached me earlier and decided to unload the charming tale of Adrian King and his perfect fiancée, Catherine. Oh, and how I’m supposedly th
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Catherine.The name hung heavy in the air, pulling the room into a silence so tense it felt like it could snap at any moment. My heart raced, and I couldn’t tell if it was from anger or from the way Adrian’s jaw tightened when he said her name.“Well, isn’t this a pleasant surprise,” Catherine said, her tone as smooth as polished glass. She crossed the room with an air of practiced elegance, her heels clicking softly against the floor.Adrian’s grandfather, oblivious to the tension, beamed at her. “I’m so glad to see you, my dear. You always brighten my day.”Catherine’s gaze flicked to me for the briefest moment before settling on Adrian. “I didn’t mean to interrupt your visit,” she said, her smile tight. “I just came by to drop off some flowers for Grandpa.”Adrian didn’t move, his arms crossed and his expression unreadable. “You’re here often, it seems,” he said, his voice colder than I’d ever heard it.“Of course,” Catherine replied smoothly. “I care about him. That hasn’t changed
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“You think I don’t see what’s happening here, Adrian?”The words tore through my chest before I even realized I was speaking. From my hidden spot across the street, I watched him, my so-called husband, sitting in his car with Catherine. Her fingers grazed his arm, her smile sharp, calculated. The kind of smile that said, I still own you.Adrian was leaning back in his seat, his face taut, but he wasn’t pulling away.I wanted to storm over, throw open the door, and demand an explanation. But that wasn’t how this worked. Ours wasn’t a real marriage. It was a contract—a deal. And yet here I was, furious over something I didn’t even have the right to be mad about.But I couldn’t let this slide. Not this time.Carefully, I crossed the street, sticking close to the shadows. The wind bit at my face, and the city’s usual noise seemed muffled under the weight of my pounding heart. I stopped just behind a parked car, crouching low, listening.“I told you to stay out of this,” Adrian said, his v
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The knock on the door was sharp, urgent, almost demanding. Adrian glanced up from the magazine in his lap, his brows furrowing. “Who’s that?” “I don’t know. You expecting anyone?” I asked, already rising from the couch. “No.” His voice was clipped, distracted as he flipped another page. I opened the door and froze. Catherine. “Mia.” Her voice was soft, trembling. Her eyes, rimmed with redness, darted behind me like she was searching for something—or someone. “I need to talk to Adrian.” I didn’t move. I gripped the edge of the door, fighting the urge to slam it shut. “What do you want, Catherine?” “It’s personal,” she whispered, her lips quivering. “What’s going on?” Adrian’s voice came from behind me, steady but firm. Catherine’s eyes lit up at the sound of his voice, and her lips curved into a faint, almost grateful smile. “Adrian.” He was by my side in seconds, his presence unmistakable. His gaze flicked to her, narrowing slightly. “What’s wrong?” “I—” She falte
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“I’ll give you one thing, Catherine,” I said, forcing my voice to stay steady despite the storm of emotions swirling inside me. “You don’t know when to quit. But you should know, persistence won’t help you this time.”Catherine smirked, leaning casually against the café counter like she owned the place. “Oh, Mia,” she said, her voice dripping with sweetness. “You’re so confident, aren’t you? I just hope you’re prepared for what’s coming.”---It started earlier that afternoon Adrian had left earlier in the day to meet with his grandfather about some new business proposal, and I’d decided to get some air—and coffee. What I hadn’t planned for was Catherine sitting there, perfectly poised at a table near the window. She looked like she’d stepped out of a magazine: effortlessly chic, her hair styled just right, her lips painted in that infuriating shade of confidence.I considered turning around, maybe finding another café. But then her eyes locked on mine, and she smiled. Not the warm, p
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"Have you heard the latest?"The words greeted me the moment I stepped into the café. Clara, my assistant, was already leaning forward at the table, her voice a hushed whisper as if she couldn’t wait to spill the gossip. Her eyes darted around, scanning the room for eavesdroppers before landing back on me.I sat down, setting my bag beside me. "Let me guess, another scandal brewing in the business world?" I tried to keep my voice light, but I wasn’t in the mood for idle gossip.She hesitated for a second before blurting it out. "It’s about you and Adrian."My stomach tightened. "What about us?"Clara glanced around again and leaned even closer. "Someone saw Adrian and Catherine together last night. At a charity gala. Apparently, they looked very… close."I stiffened, the tension in my shoulders building. The familiar weight of last night’s message settled over me like a lead blanket. "And who exactly is 'someone'?" I asked, my tone sharper than I intended.She shrugged. "You know how
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"Have you told Adrian everything about yourself yet?" Catherine’s parting words hit like a slap. I gripped the edge of the kitchen counter, my nails biting into the smooth surface as I watched her retreat. She didn’t even wait for a reaction—just walked out, heels clicking confidently on the floor. “Everything all right?” Adrian’s voice pulled me back. He had entered the room silently, his gaze flicking to where Catherine had disappeared. “Fine,” I lied, plastering on a smile that felt anything but real. “Your ex has quite the flair for dramatics, doesn’t she?” Adrian sighed, running a hand through his dark hair. “What did she say this time?” “Nothing worth repeating,” I replied quickly, unwilling to open that particular can of worms. But the words stayed with me. Had I told Adrian everything? Of course not. Who does? Still, my thoughts lingered on the photo I’d received last night—the one of him and Catherine at some charity gala, looking a little too... familiar. I reached int
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