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CHAPTER 9

Author: CHICHI
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Audrey's Pov

I wasn't expecting my boyfriend to be Zachary, I was more than disappointed because it wasn't who I thought it was.

My assistant brought him in and he wore a remorseful look, okay here we go again.

“Hey, I... Um I just wanted to let you know that I didn't want to do it I was only following Amelia's introductions, she threatened to kill me if I didn't give in to her. She would never be like you and you know I love you too much” He finished his rubbish speech with his sad puppy face.

“Are you done? Cause you need to leave” I affirmed and he went down on his knees like the pathetic asshole that he is, I roll my eyes at his facade.

“You know how much I love you Baby please, I don't know what Xander told you but I know him, he lies and manipulates you to do things you don't want to do. He is using and the same way he did with your sister, just listen to me this one time and I swear I will never do you wrong again” He begged looking like a clown to me, “Are you still going
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