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Chapter 19

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“Ma’am I haven’t been able to spot anything odd in any of their actions, from what I see they look like any normal couple out there”.

“No!!!”

“No!!!” Pacing back and forth and throwing objects in the air angrily, Isabella then turns to the men in front of her.

“Not at all! That is not possible, I know their relationship is fake I just have to find something, you three can’t be that useless, find something! Anything! Brian cannot get the company it cannot belong to him ever!”.

“Get out!”

She yells angrily then the men in front of her left.

Stacy’s mom’s new house...

“How do you like the house mom? Is it to your taste?”

“It’s beautiful Stacy and I also noticed you planted flowers outside for me, thank you so much my dear”

“I’m happy you like it here mom, Gigi give me a second let me take these to your room” Stacy replied leaving Gina and her mother alone.

“Mom, are you sure you like it here?” Gina asked after watching Anna’s body language and facial expressions.

“Oh no Gina I love it, i
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