Henry’s jaw tightened, but he managed to sneer, glancing at copper. “And so what if we did? She was the one that is naive to fall for it.” he scoffed, defiant. Mr. Sterling’s hand struck Henry’s cheek,another slap resounding in the room. Smack "You arrogant fool! Apologize. Now." Henry opened h
Amelia’s eyes glinted with smug satisfaction as she folded her arms, a sneer creeping onto her lips. “Well, look who decided to go through with this useless marriage. Thought you’d have the sense to cancel it,” she mocked, glancing between Ava and Bryan with disdain. "It won’t last, you know." Av
Mr. Thonks gaped, blinking as he struggled to comprehend. "To marry from my family… Wh… Who exactly are you here for?". Khalid’s eyes swept the room, assessing each face with cool detachment. “I am here to marry the most beautiful of your granddaughters.” Vivienne’s eyes lit up instantly, and with
Both parties then agree to it!. “Fine. I will play along, just for these four hours,” she said, finally turning to Khalid. “and you will see all is not money”. Khalid’s eyes gleamed with confidence. “Perfect,” he replied, smugly straightening his suit. “Let’s begin then.” Bryan leaned over, his v
Khalid’s eyes widened, unable to believe his ears. “Did… did I hear that right, Ava? Are you saying you will consider me?” He stared at her, a mixture of shock and thrill flashing across his face. Ava nodded, her expression completely serious. “Yes, Khalid. I just wanted to see how far you would go
Bryan arrived home that night, his face a mix of disbelief and devastation. He couldn’t believe what had just happened. He had given Ava everything — his trust, his love. To him, Ava was the kind of person who would sacrifice anything for him, and he had planned to announce himself as the heir of th
Later that night, Bryan was pacing in his study, when his phone buzzed, snapping him out of his thoughts. He looked down at the caller ID — Mrs. Gabe. His brow furrowed as he answered. “Bryan, I need to know what’s going on with Ava,” Mrs. Gabe said, her tone sharp. “how could she be talking about
Liana hurried to the temple where the eastern medical Doctor lived. "Please, I need your help. I need to know what this substance is," Liana said, her voice trembling with urgency. The doctor nodded, taking the case from her and opening it with careful hands. He examined the contents, sniffing the