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The truth was, I never would have agreed to marry Bruno had I known about his first love. After all, my father had only requested Bruno to take care of me before he died—marriage was never mentioned.   With that thought in mind, I felt the need to correct Raine.   “He only hid your … Read more

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Chapter 4 Author: The Wealthy Louise There was nothing but silence outside the door. There wasn’t even a cold response.  Time passed slowly.  Just as I was about to lose all hope, the door finally opened with a creak.  However, the one standing there wasn’t Bruno. It was Raine, whose face was a multitude of complex … Read more

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He shoved the asset transfer contract and pen to my face again.   “Sign it and I’ll take you to get the photo fixed.”   This time, I didn’t argue. I quickly picked up the pen and signed my name.   His behavior of offering a carrot and a stick was repulsive. Had he asked … Read more

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Chapter 3 Author: The Wealthy Louise “I… I’ll sign it…”  I forced the words out of my mouth despite the difficulty. If I wanted to live, I had no choice but to compromise.  As soon as I agreed, Bruno’s expression softened. He poured me a glass of warm water and handed me my medicine. He even … Read more

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Before leaving, she said to me in a mockingly charitable tone, “At least you know what’s good for you.”   The door creaked before closing, leaving me standing there alone.   I sighed. I should have known I could only count on myself in this world after my father died.   A night’s rest later, … Read more

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Chapter 2 Author: The Wealthy Louise I was stunned.  He actually thought I was jealous!  Jealous because of what just happened?  True, anyone would say I was desperately in love with Bruno, what with how I was practically a doormat when it came to him. In reality, I would have treated my boyfriend all the same, … Read more

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Who else but Bruno and Raine?   I glanced at the lipstick mark next to Bruno’s lips, and said calmly, “I’m home.”   Bruno didn’t have the courage to look me in the eyes, but his tone was as affectionate as ever.   “I’m sorry, Aelia. I thought you wouldn’t be back tonight, so I … Read more

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Chapter 1 Author: The Wealthy Louise “Ms. Lawson, are you sure you want to change the name here?”  “Yes.”  The moment I stepped out of the hotel, I looked up at the clear sky. The weight on my shoulders, heavy and suffocating, was gone. No longer was I trapped in the shadow that had haunted me … Read more