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Chapter 14: Evil shadow

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* Chapter 14 Evil Shadow *

Not far away, an evil shadow was cast on the wall. It watched the couple in hate.

As they went down the stairs, everyone's eyes fell on the couple. They watched them in admiration and envy. Jasmine had wiped her face of any makeup yet she was more pretty than ever. A beauty that shone in its innocence. The man beside her took the limelight because of his astounding features.

" Here comes the couple of the night " Grand padi declared openly pointing at the couple.

They looked so good together that people found it difficult to look away from them.

Waiters roamed around with alcohol and non-alcoholic content in glasses on trays. Everyone picked up what they saw suit.

Grand Padi seized the stage. A huge smile hung on his lips. He was truly happy, raising his glass he let out " To the newlyweds"

" To the newlyweds" the crowd responded swallowing greedily, the contents in their glasses.

The couple stood in the center of the invi
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