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Broken Trust and Shattered Heart

last update Last Updated: 2024-04-07 22:26:52

"You're what?!!" Riley shouted in shock.

"Riley-"

"What the actual hell Zared?!!"

"Riley, listen to me-"

"Are you kidding me right now?! What do you take me for??!"

"Riley just listen to me for God's sake!" Zared raised his voice making Riley flinch.

"It's not what you're thinking it is Riley, it's a contract marriage, both of us were forced in it and it's just on the papers and for the people to see, it's not real, I don't love her and I swear I haven't even touched her, ever. Believe me"

"What do you mean it's a contract marriage, Zared? it's for the people? which people, please tell me I would really like to know"

"Our business partners, the employees, the fans"

"Are you a celebrity or something? "

"I own the 'The Williams'. "

"What?"

Zared nodded.

"You.are.Zared Williams? You're the son of 'The Williams'?!"

Zared nodded yet again.

"Did you set me up or something?"

"Riley, please, try to believe me, It's not a set up"

"I need time, Zared. I'm sorry but this is too much for me t
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