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Not Your Second Choice
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Ever since their engagement a year ago, Deidre Winsley had been looking forward to her wedding day. But she never expected it to turn into her worst nightmare. "You could never compare to her," he had said straight to her face. As it turned out, she was nothing more than a stand-in for his first love. Seven years later. "Deidre," he said, his voice trembling with regret, his eyes filled with a sorrowful yearning. "It was all my fault back then. Can we start over?" Deidre studied his face. Then she smiled. "There are plenty of people pursuing me, Micah. But you? You're not even qualified to try."
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Kiera watched as Valerie tried on several pieces of jewelry, her dissatisfaction growing with each one. She turned to the saleswoman, signaling to continue searching for another style. Meanwhile, Valerie seized the moment and glanced toward the gift-wrapping counter.But this time, all she saw was a saleswoman carefully wrapping a piece of jewelry, and the familiar, infuriating figure she had seen earlier was nowhere in sight.Where was she?Valerie's curiosity grew. Kiera, meanwhile, urged, "What's the matter with you? Your dad finally agreed to buy you an expensive piece of jewelry, and now you're acting so indifferent. Come on, pick something.""I know."Annoyed, Valerie looked around the store one more time, but the person she was looking for was still nowhere to be found. Sighing, she turned her attention back to the jewelry.In the tea room, Deidre sat with her phone, checking stocks. She hadn't drunk much of the tea in front of her, knowing that soon, someone would bring
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The sales associate's smile grew even wider, as though the stars had aligned that day. She had come across a customer who was not only good-looking but also about to drop a seven-figure sum on a necklace."Okay, I'll bring it right over."When the necklace was placed in front of Deidre, especially when she held it in her hands, the difference between seeing it through the glass display and holding it was stark. Her first impression was that earlier, outside, she had felt a faint sense of longing. But now, holding the weight of seven figures in her palm, she felt an unmistakable pang of heartache."Wrap it up. It's a gift.""Of course, please follow me to the gift box counter so you can choose the packaging."As Deidre followed the sales associate toward the counter, two figures walked into the store."Mom, I swear that looks like Deidre."Valerie would never forget the day Deidre had slapped her three times.Growing up, she had always been treated like royalty by her parents.
Last Updated : 2024-12-27Not Your Second Choice Chapter 28
Deidre knew that Veilner Corp., one of the companies under the O'Reily Group umbrella, was not far from her apartment.It amused her how even during a casual meal, people at the next table were already delving into company matters. Soon-to-be colleagues, unwittingly discussing the business she'd soon be part of—it felt like an unplanned preview of her new environment.The two men at the next table seemed engrossed in their conversation. As Deidre finished her meal, she stood and glanced over, noticing a few cans of beer had joined their table. Her lips curled into a faint smile as she subtly took note of their faces. Then, with deliberate nonchalance, she turned and made her way to the cashier. After scanning the QR code to pay, she stepped out of the restaurant.Settling back into her car, Deidre recalled Sandy's suggestion about the nearby shopping mall. Sandy had assured her it had a comprehensive selection of goods and wasn't far from the apartment.Deidre set the mall as her
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The moment Deidre entered, she immediately noticed that the restaurant was much more spacious inside than it appeared from the outside. The place was busy, almost every table occupied. A friendly server approached her with a smile."Good evening, are you dining alone?" she asked."Yes, just me," Deidre replied with a nod.The server gestured for her to follow, guiding her to a table. Once seated, the server pointed to a QR code on the table."You can place your order online. If you need anything else, feel free to let us know," she added.Deidre nodded in understanding, then took out her phone and scanned the QR code. As she browsed the menu, she overheard a conversation from the next table, separated by an intricately carved partition."Did you hear? They're reopening bids for the Dobinsky project," one voice said."Really? I thought the bidding was already over. Why do they need a second round?" came the surprised reply."Well, if there's no second round, our company, Veiln
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"Of course, I'll hold on to my big, strong friend, and never let go.""Tsk, tsk..."Sandy smiled, her eyes narrowing slightly. As they approached yet another red light, she slowed the car and shot a mock angry glare at Deidre. "You haven't changed a bit. Still sweet-talking your way through everything, huh?"They laughed, talking about everything and nothing, drifting between topics like two old friends. Before they knew it, they had arrived.Sandy had a vacant apartment nearby, close to where Deidre would be working. With her constant travels, she had prepared the place early, knowing that Deidre was returning to Rowanda to develop her career.The driver helped move their things into the apartment's living room."Alright. You can head back to the company," Sandy instructed the driver before turning to Deidre."Take a look around first. I've added some things, but if there's anything you're missing, just get it yourself."As soon as the door closed, Sandy collapsed lazily onto
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Deidre looked up at the airport entrance and saw a tall, elegant woman in a business dress waving at her, walking briskly toward her.It wasn't until Sandy Mallark stood before her that Deidre's eyes showed surprise, as if she couldn't recognize the woman in front of her. The person, dressed as a professional, was none other than the 23-year-old girl she had parted with three years ago, fresh and full of youth."I know what you're going to say," Sandy said, taking Deidre's suitcase. With a casual tone, she added, "It's not like I wanted to dress more maturely, but it's the only way I can command respect from the board of directors at my agency. Otherwise, they'd just call me a young girl and wonder how I could possibly run the entire company."Not all rich young women like to flaunt their wealth.Yes, Sandy was a low-key, rich heiress. Unpretentious, willing to work hard, and down-to-earth, she proved through her actions that she didn't rely on her family."You're right. It's rare
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Larry's foot paused over the accelerator. Through the rearview mirror, he saw his boss roll down the window."Get in."It was clear the words weren't meant for him.Larry frowned, looking toward the entrance of the Bealeys.Deidre was about to hail a cab when she heard Benedict's voice. She immediately turned her head.After a brief hesitation, she quickly stepped down the stairs and briskly walked toward the Maybach.It was the rule to listen to the new boss's words. A good subordinate followed orders.She smiled at Benedict, her expression respectful yet natural. "Thank you, Mr. O'Reily, for the ride."Of course, she wasn't going to sit in the back with him. She thanked him by the door and then moved quickly to the passenger seat, opening the door and settling inside.Larry hadn't really paid attention to Deidre before.Sure, she was over 1.6 meters tall, but his boss was over 1.8 meters, and just now, Deidre had been following Benedict, dressed in casual clothes. He hadn't
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Bryan, seeing that Benedict was about to leave, quickly stood up and moved to block Benedict.Benedict glanced at him, his voice neither cold nor warm. "Did you forget? You called my assistant to come pick me up because I'd had too much to drink."Bryan was speechless.What a random excuse and absolutely fake excuse!He had used it earlier and now Benedict was throwing that back at him.Bryan stared at him, wanting to argue, but in front of Deidre, he couldn't bring himself to respond. That would be like admitting he had lied.Benedict swept his gaze over the room and saw Deidre rising to follow him. He said nothing, simply striding toward the door.As soon as Deidre stepped out of the room behind Benedict, Bryan's voice rang out behind them, "Deidre, next time I'm in Salve City, let's hang out. Teach me to drink!"She glanced up at Benedict. His lips were pressed together, and the corners of his eyes turned down, his face clearly impatient.Deidre opened her mouth to reply wi
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Bryan went from being excited to watch the show to being utterly dumbfounded as he watched Deidre effortlessly down eleven Jägerbombs. If it weren't for the fact that he had seen the drinks being prepared earlier, he might have suspected that Deidre was drinking plain water instead.For a man with a decent tolerance, finishing a single Jägerbomb without faltering was already considered impressive. Drinking three in a row was a remarkable feat. But Deidre managed to down eleven without so much as a change in her expression. The last time Bryan had seen such composure was with Benedict. Among men, he was the only one capable of pulling it off. Among women, Deidre was the first.This extraordinary woman had something to do with Benedict, though—she was his first female assistant.Bryan's gaze turned complex as he looked at Benedict, his heart filled with sympathy. 'Bro, your grandfather really did give you a tough assistant,' he thought, despite her being a woman.Benedict picked up
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The brilliant lights in the hall dimmed, leaving a concentrated glow upon the stage. The bride and groom stood bathed in radiance—she in her flowing white gown, he in his impeccably tailored suit. They were the perfect picture of beauty and elegance.The background music shifted, rising into a crescendo, infusing the air with a palpable sense of excitement. The wedding ceremony had reached its peak.Deidre clasped her left hand over her right, her palms damp with sweat beneath the delicate white gloves. Her heart pounded wildly in her chest, each beat echoing like a drum in her ears. She was so nervous it felt as though her heart might leap into her throat.Her gaze settled on the man before her, a mix of elation and unease swirling within her. Micah Landon—one of Salve City's most eligible bachelors, heir to one of its most powerful families—was about to marry her. It felt surreal, like a fairy tale come to life. A Cinderella marrying her prince, with all the incredulity that e...
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