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Her hero

Author: Mirachi
last update Last Updated: 2023-09-09 00:54:12

It was a beautiful night , the dark blue night was dotted with countless stars . The happy voices of people were heard singing and cheering as they celebrated Gary Luke's birthday.

Luke's family was filled with friends and well wishers. Who came to wish him well. The three powerful cliques were there as well.

Mario Reigns, Patriarch of the Reigns family and Liam's father ,

The celebrant Gary Luke , Patriarch of the Luke's family and father to Rivero and Clarissa ,

And lastly Simon Jones Patriarch of the Jones family and father to Marcelo Jones .

These three renowned figures can cause a stir in the city with a mere cough , they are not to be trifled with.

Little Clarissa held her father all through the ceremony, not willing to let go of his hands for a moment, melting the hearts of people present of how beautiful and cute she is.

His friends were happy and jealous of him at the same time for having a daughter while they have none.

Both of them secretly wished they had one, with e
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    " Miss Gwen, this is the third time I'm reapplying your makeup , the director will call you any minute now to shoot your scene and you can't shoot it looking apprehensive. " The makeup artist calmly said , more like she wanted it to be a scolding but she can't afford to offend Gwen." Because you're being allowed to touch my face doesn't give you any right to tell me what to do , I gave you this job and I can still take it from you ! " Gwen warned sternly, staring daggers at her through the mirror . Anyone in their right senses wouldn't stare back and that's exactly what the makeup artist did.Shooting this mistress scene isn't what making her nervous but something else is Ever since Liam told her he's suspecting her involvement in Rose's death Gwen hasn't had a piece of mind .She doesn't want this whole revenge thing to ruin her chances of getting married to Liam , that's why she agreed to team up with the mysterious man and accept his offer.Now it seems to her that her involveme

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  • The Substitute Bride    Rose is alive ?

    " You mean to say that he finally recognized you as his wife after three years? " Daisy asked for the second time after Chloe filled her in on all that transpired between her and Liam at the dinner date." Hmmm " Chloe answered, in a dull tone obviously tired of Daisy repeating questions. She seems to have a hard time grasping Chloe's words, which Chloe found tiring.Finding it difficult to believe Daisy basically called her out for this drama she's putting on now , and now she's beginning to regret why she agreed to set up a meeting not like she has a choice.She has to cancel some meetings with some leading companies to see her best friend thinking she was worth it all , now she's beginning to think she made a wrong choice ." Why ? What changed? Perhaps something triggered him to do so I think , something… " Daisy pondered , tapping her fingers lightly on her chin in a serious manner ." And that's what you should find out Chloe, I can't help but think there's more to Liam that me

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  • The Substitute Bride    Evidence

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  • The Substitute Bride    She is mine !

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  • The Substitute Bride    Coming clean II

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  • The Substitute Bride    Coming clean III

    "Tell me Liam don't you think it's time ?" " Yes , it is. Actually, Gwen had …. Ring ! Ring !! Ring !!!The sound of Blaze's phone halted Liam bringing an abrupt stop to his explanation,Blaze hissed and fished out the phone from his pocket, he actually intended to turn it off on the first glance but when he saw Chloe's name pop-up on the screen he knew he had to take it at all cost.Seeing Blaze hesitating whether to pick it or not , he knew immediately that whoever is calling him is not someone he could ignore even if he wanted to." You can take the call , it's not like we can't continue the conversation next time." Liam pointed out calmly, trying hard not to sound relieved of not having to blurt out what he intended to keep from him .Saving Blaze the dilemma of having to choose between him and the caller ." Are you sure Liam , I mean I can take the call later it's not that important you know " Blaze said , convincing himself otherwise. Tsk, Liam scoffed amusingly, throwin

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  • The Substitute Bride    Shock of her life

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  • The Substitute Bride    Ruined

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  • The Substitute Bride    Saving the day II

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  • The Substitute Bride    Coming clean III

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