Chapter 10: A Chance Encounter and a Costly Wager

The fascinating shopping mall buzzed with a tons of tinkling cash registers, cheerful chattering, and the soft strains of classical music.

Christine, her eyes sparkling with happiness, linked arms with Ethan, walking the polished marble floors.

Today's mission: to find the perfect dress for her upcoming graduation ceremony.

As they rounded a corner, Ethan felt a jolt course through him.

Across the aisle, a familiar head of fiery red hair caught his eye. Elena.

Her laughter, filled with arrogance, sounded through the vast hall.

Beside her stood a portly man, adorned in a gaudy gold chain and a suit that screamed "nouveau riche."

That is Mr. Charleston, the man Elena had married after their bitter divorce.

Elena's eyes landed on Ethan, and a moment of surprise crossed her face, quickly turning into a sneer.

She walked over, her crimson dress clinging to her curves.

"Well, well, well," she drawled, her voice dripping with smiles. "W

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