Love in the air
Author: Anakin Detour
last update2024-05-07 23:42:33

The date with Magnus was not as she had hoped it would be. Once again, she was convinced that her life and this man's life were averse.

He bragged amateurly, telling her how he was better than most of the billionaires in the city, including her ex husband Marcus.

As a matter of fact, Hannah noted Magnus’ obsession with Marcus and how he was seemingly throwing jabs at him, every now and then.

Hannah was feeling weary and strained by his unsolicited explanations about his non-existent company and his ostentatious life.

“You know I can give you the life Marcus cannot give to you in a thousand years. You know I can make you the Queen of our state and environs and whenever your name is mentioned, men and women alike will tremble.”

His words were dry and filled with arrogance. All it did was aggravate Hannah and she began to show her uneasiness.

“Are you unhappy to be here with me?” Marcus asked with a smirk. “You haven't said more than three words to me. Your mother promised me that you we
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