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Andrew saw Stephen coming and quickly snuffed out his cigarette. "You made it? I snagged us the last flight out to Kingston City. We'll find her together. Strength in numbers, right?"Stephen barely had time to process before he was nodding, swept up in the urgency.They jumped into the car, and Stephen floored it, the sports car roaring to life like it was on a racetrack.They zoomed to the airport, luggage forgotten, with one burning goal—get to Kingston City and find Chloe before it was too late for…They did not even want to think about it.As the first light of dawn touched the sky, their plane was ready to take off, and neither Andrew nor Stephen could sit still, their hearts racing.Meanwhile, Chloe in Kingston City had tossed and turned all night.She rose early, her routine of makeup and dressing more nerve-wracking than usual.It was the big day—she was getting married to Jeffrey Gibson.However, she had barely spent any time with the guy. She could count their meeti
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Stephen was rooted to the spot, his expression cycling through disbelief, anger, and hurt.Finally, he forced a smile so pained it was worse than if he had burst into tears.He struggled to find his voice. "Chloe, where'd you dig up this guy? His acting is terrible, cut the act."Even with the rings and the marriage certificate glaringly obvious, he could not accept it.Chloe had not expected to run into them so soon, but she had long since decided she was done with them."He's not some actor I hired. Sorry to burst your bubble. As you can see, I'm married."Her tone was nonchalant as she casually showed off the marriage certificate to Andrew and Stephen.Jeffrey casually slid his arm around Chloe's waist and gave a polite nod to the pair."Hey, there. I'm Chloe's husband, Jeffrey."His eyes were a soft shade of amber, and with a dismissive glance at Andrew and Stephen, he exuded an effortless superiority.Andrew's eyes narrowed, a flash of anger burning inside him. He fought
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Chloe did not miss a beat. "No way. Kingston City is where my family is. As for Marina City... I'm over it."Andrew cracked a smile, but it vanished as fast as it came, his face freezing over. "Chloe, you'll regret this. You'll come crawling back to us!""Don't hold your breath. You won't get that chance."With a flick of Jeffrey's fingers, the bodyguards stuffed Andrew and Stephen's mouths and tied them up from head to toe, tossing them into the helicopter like sacks.Caught in the act by his new wife, Jeffrey could not help but feel a twinge of nerves."Chloe, does it scare you, seeing me like this?"He did not get his footing in the Gibson family by playing nice, but he never wanted Chloe to see this side of him.Chloe gazed into Jeffrey's eyes, and just like that, she felt the distance between them shrink.She smiled and shook her head. "Scared? No way. You handled it just right."Losing two worries was like a breath of fresh air. Chloe never saw it coming—Andrew and Steph
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Andrew and Stephen had made a pact. Whoever Chloe picked, the other guy would shove all those pesky feelings aside and stick to being just a regular friend.However, what they had not seen coming was Chloe not picking either of them.Why did things go down like that? How did their grand plan flop so spectacularly?Exchanging glances, Andrew and Stephen each felt a twinge of blame.Why did they ever think that the bet was a good idea?If only they had been a bit earlier, or a bit later, maybe they could have kept their calm trio going. Anything was better than that awkwardness, where just trying to hang out was like pulling teeth.The helicopter touched down on the roof of the Lagoon View Villa with a thud.The bodyguards tossed them out without a shred of dignity, and the helicopter was back in the air before they could even dust themselves off.The thumping of the rotors had Helen racing upstairs to see what was up, and she teared up when she saw Andrew and Stephen tied up."
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The tears stopped in Helen's eyes as her hands dangled uselessly at her sides, her gaze filled with bewilderment as she looked at Andrew and Stephen.Helen could not fathom why the pair had turned so indifferent toward her so suddenly.Before, her tears would send them into a frenzy of concern, but all she got was a silent treatment.It was as if she could cry a river, and they would not bat an eyelid.Helen kept mum about the way she had baited Chloe and the snares she had craftily laid.Her lips were sealed, but inside, she was begging Stephen."Stephen, I swear I didn't do anything. Please, you've got to believe me. Chloe's been nothing but kind to me. I'm still thanking my lucky stars for her, so why would I ever treat her badly? If it's her you guys care about, I can pack up and leave..."Helen tried to force out a few more tears as she spoke."Is Chloe upset because I moved in? She started acting weird around me out of the blue. I don't know if it's the same thing this ti
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The investigation results came in the next day.As soon as Helen stepped into Chloe's company, she zeroed in on her.Chloe had that classy vibe, always dressed to the nines, and she spoke with such grace.Right off the bat, Helen pegged her as a rich kid.All Helen did was play the sympathy card in front of Chloe, shedding a few tears every so often. She even paid people to pretend to be her parents and call Chloe, who fell for it and took Helen under her wing.However, it was not until Helen was hanging around Chloe and met Andrew and Stephen that she realized just how high Chloe's family flew.Andrew was a guy Helen had only seen in those glossy finance magazines.Stephen was Marina City's star racer, the guy whose face plastered the walls and had the city buzzing.Jealousy ate Helen up inside. She could not believe that the very people she would never be able to charm were all flocking around Chloe.Feeling totally shafted, Helen latched onto Chloe, pouring out her sob stor
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Despite everything, Helen was determined to make one final attempt. She gripped her phone tightly and dialed Teresa Shaw, Andrew's mom, her voice breaking as she cried for help."Mrs. Shaw, Andrew... He's been so cruel to me..."She trailed off, leaving her words hanging in the air, heavy with unspoken implications.Teresa, hearing the raw pain in Helen's voice, was instantly furious."Helen, just hang tight. I'm on my way. If that boy has been picking on you and not treating you right, then he's no son of mine!"She ended the call abruptly and sped to the scene.Andrew's stare was icy as he faced Helen, his expression twisted with anger."Who do you think you are, accusing me like that?!"He lost all pretense of calm, his fingers gripping Helen's chin so tightly it began to bruise.However, Helen held onto her phone as if it were her lifeline, her grip unyielding.Stephen gave Andrew's shoulder a reassuring pat and said in a soothing tone, "Don't sweat it. She's nothing but
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Without a second thought, Lily grabbed Helen's collar and dunked her head into the fountain. The water was not rushing, but it filled Helen's lungs, each gulp more agonizing than the last. After what felt like an eternity, Lily yanked her back up. "How's that for a taste of Chloe's nightmare? So close to making it, yet totally helpless!"With a look of pure disgust, Lily dropped Helen like a sack of potatoes and dusted off her pristine hands."Stephen, Andrew, since when does making a girl jealous clarify your feelings for another? Idiots! No shocker Chloe ditched you for Jeffrey from Kingston City," Lily spat out, done making excuses for her son. Teresa, ever the picture of grace, simply nodded in agreement. "You both crossed a line. Chloe's moved on, married and all. It's high time you left her be."Andrew's gaze was lowered, his eyes a storm of flickering emotions that he kept to himself. Stephen clenched his jaw, his lips pressed into a thin line, defiance written all ov
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Andrew caught sight of Chloe's lavish wedding splashed across the news.His gaze locked onto a photo of Jeffrey on his phone, anger boiling up inside him.It had to be Jeffrey's doing, didn't it?It just had to be!With that thought burning in his mind, Andrew bolted from the hospital, ignoring Lily and Teresa's protests.…It was the first day of their married life.Jeffrey was cuddling Chloe in bed, a rare moment of tenderness.The soft sunlight and the crisp air outside could not have been less inviting.Then, out of nowhere, the peace was shattered by the insistent ringing of the doorbell.Jeffrey's brow creased in annoyance. Who could be bothering them then?He slipped on a robe and went to open the door.The moment it swung open, Andrew's fist came hurtling towards him. Jeffrey nimbly stepped aside, catching Andrew's fist with ease."What's gotten into you?!"Andrew's eyes were shadowed, his chin scruffy with a dark stubble. He had never let himself go like that bef
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The well-wishing part of the ceremony had just wrapped up, and the live stream of Chloe and Jeffrey's actual wedding was underway.They stood at the historic Ethan Williams Estate in Kingston City, in the midst of a wedding that was the epitome of classic tradition.The old Victorian mansion had been transformed, decked out in white silk and golden ribbons that glimmered in the light. The sound of church bells filled the air, weaving a spell of celebration that touched everyone there.Jeffrey, looking sharp in his traditional wedding suit, made quite the entrance on a majestic white horse with a stunning carriage trailing behind him.The brass band set the mood with upbeat tunes as the procession tossed silver coins and fancy boxes of sweets to the excited onlookers.People were scooping up the treats and shouting their congratulations, their good vibes washing over the happy couple.Over at the estate, guests were treated to gold-plated keepsakes and boxes of handmade sweets, li
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If they just walked away then, what was all that love they had clung to for years worth? What did a lifetime, over two decades of being together, even mean? Was all that time and emotion really worth less than what they felt for someone they had barely known a month? A fierce determination lit up in Andrew and Stephen's eyes.Together, they declared, "Let's team up. After that, it's every man for himself!"They did not even need to hash it out. They knew exactly what had to be done. Stephen got in touch with Lily and Teresa to dig up the last few family photos that chronicled their shared history, a timeline stretching back over twenty years. Sadly, the stash of group shots was thin since Chloe had burned most of them. They were left with mostly childhood solo shots of each other, but they were content. It was something to hold onto.Meanwhile, Andrew was busy making moves, sneaking allies into the Gibson family or winning them over. The wedding was just three days out, an
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Stephen's eyes were red with fury, his hands balled into fists. With a fierce resolve, he swung at Jeffrey."Why does it have to be him? I can't accept this, Chloe. If you don't want to get married, I'll whisk you away! We can go abroad or back to Marina City, wherever you want. It's all possible!"However, Jeffrey, who could have dodged with ease, just tilted his face slightly, letting Stephen's punch graze his cheek.It was not a bad hit, but it left a red streak.Jeffrey clutched his cheek, which was only slightly hurt, and sucked in a breath, his face contorting with the sting. Still, he looked as dashing as ever.Chloe saw the injury and her heart went out to him. She reached for his hand, trying to get a look at the wound."It's nothing, really. I'm fine. It doesn't hurt."Jeffrey tried to laugh it off, but Chloe only grew more worried.When he would not show her the injury, Chloe's worry turned to anger at Stephen, and she demanded, her voice icy."Stephen! Why did you
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Chloe and Jeffrey's fingers were interlocked as they faced Andrew and Stephen, their eyes wary and watchful. "Chloe, we've been friends since we were kids. How can you look at me like that?" Stephen pleaded, his heart aching under their guarded stares.Chloe just frowned, not in the mood for pointless chatter. After all, were they not the ones who had thrown away years of friendship first?She gazed at them calmly before replying, "Skip the excuses. I've got to get home. If you've got something to say, make it quick." Stephen opened his mouth to respond, but Andrew cut him off. Standing before Chloe, Andrew's eyes were a mix of icy resolve. "Chloe, we messed up. We never liked Helen, not really. We just wanted to make you jealous to figure out who you really cared about, but we never imagined things would turn out like this..." He laid out the whole story, including Helen's desperate move to Kingston City and her plea for Chloe's help. Chloe felt a twinge of resistance at t
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Behind the scenes, Jeffrey had his crew ease up on the watch they kept over Andrew and Stephen. It was not that he was dropping his guard. He was merely setting the stage for them to make their move so he could be one step ahead, ready for whatever they would try.His people got the memo and sprang into action.Meanwhile, Jeffrey made sure to drop a little bombshell on Chloe's parents—Andrew and Stephen were heading to Kingston City for the wedding."What? After everything they've done to Chloe, they dare show up at her wedding?"Felicia was livid. She used to sing praises of Andrew and Stephen, even saw them as potential sons-in-law, but playing with Chloe's life?Unforgivable.Chloe must have been through hell when Helen went after her. To think, her lifelong friend, her rock, had turned a hostile shoulder to her over some flowers meant for another girl.There was no way Felicia would let them mess with Chloe's head, trying to force her to figure out who she really loved. No
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Chloe was in the middle of a wedding dress fitting when her phone buzzed non-stop. She was too caught up in taming the dress's wild hem to glance at it.She looked down and blurted out, "Jeff, could you check that for me?"Jeffrey, looking sharp in a black suit that made him look even taller, replied, "Sure."He casually leaned against the wall, grabbed Chloe's phone, and punched in her initials and birthday to unlock it.Reading Natalie's text, Jeffrey paused, a touch of jealousy in his voice as he read it out loud.[Hey, Chloe. Andrew and Stephen are hoping to crash your wedding. What's your take? Should we let them?]He moved closer, standing right behind Chloe, shooed away the dress shop assistant, and started fixing the hem himself.His tall frame almost wrapped around her, shielding her. His fingers, long and defined, traced the hem, and somehow, it felt more personal than it should."Jeff... Maybe... Let's just not invite them, okay?"Chloe locked eyes with Jeffrey's ea
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Helen spent an entire day and night outside the villa, her head bowed, apologizing non-stop until she finally collapsed from exhaustion.When she came to, Andrew and Stephen were nowhere to be found.She was back in her own rental room.John and Yasmin's voices drifted in from outside, discussing what to do."We should head back home today. We can't stick around here. Helen won't just sit tight and follow orders. She's got legs and she'll take off again for sure. Let's leave while she's still out of it!" Yasmin urged.John agreed with a simple nod and replied firmly, "Okay."The moment the door swung open, Helen bolted, not even stopping to put on her shoes, though she made sure to snatch up her phone.With Andrew and Stephen so harsh and distant, Helen was at a loss as to who to turn to.In her frantic state, she thought of Chloe."Yes! Chloe's heart is so big, so she's bound to forgive me!"With that hope, Helen hopped on the next express train to Kingston City, determined
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The city official's harsh words stung Helen. She stomped her foot and snapped, "Alright, alright. I'm going!" Barely after she had called for a moving truck to haul her stuff, Helen was already feeling the pressure. With no destination in mind, the driver was losing his patience, repeatedly asking where to. It took her forever, but she finally choked out the name of her old neighborhood. "Head to the Orchid Lane Community." Her only hope was to talk to her old landlord about getting her place back.Luckily, it had only been a few days, and the apartment had not been snapped up yet. When Helen arrived at the Orchid Lane Community, the first thing she saw was a family camped out by the entrance. The Zimmers might not have been the height of fashion, but they were neat and tidy. Still, Helen could not help but look down on them, and it showed.She was about to tell the driver to just keep driving, but he was already out of the truck, unloading her bags."Helen! Give us the mo
