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SHIELA'S POV

I wiped my tears angrily and looked back at Chase's car. I can’t lose now. Everything was already going my way, and I wouldn’t allow it to be ruined just because of the girl he was talking about.

"Let me meet her," I said, emotionless.

"No," Chase replied firmly.

I smiled faintly. "Once I meet your girl, I'll leave you both alone. I’ll even make excuses for our parents to stop the marriage," I added.

"I know you, Shiela. I won’t let you hurt my girlfriend."

I laughed at what he said. I couldn’t believe he still carried the fear of what I was capable of. I didn’t think he’d still remember what I did to Lexi when I found out they were together before.

"As long as she’s not Lexi, I won’t do anything. And for sure, she’s not your girlfriend now, right?" I said with a smirk.

I had no intention of bringing up my half-sister, but I was stunned by his reaction. He looked at me seriously, and my heart began to race.

"What the f*ck, Chase!" I exclaimed angrily.

Even though I was di
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