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DAYS

sed every possible scenario in my head. The mansion, with its vast rooms and elegant decor, felt like a gilded

o do. Being engaged to a billionaire wasn't something anyone would just believe especially when I

ting the shimmering gown Nicholas had provided, I couldn't help but feel a pang of doubt. Could I pull this off? Prete

possibly handsome in his tailored suit. His eyes scanned me from head to toe, and for a moment, I th

asked, his v

g to mask my anxiety with a smile as we both

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e car, the flash of cameras and the murmur of the crowd engulfed us. Nicholas's hand found the smal

ould get us in any form of trouble, all you have to do is speak harshly and walk out

, and the air was filled with the hum of conversation and the clinking of glasses. Nicholas intro

ing was off. Something just didn't feel right and I had this strong g

ice pulled me back to the present. His con

forcing a smile. "Ju

s scanning the room. "Le

ef from the stifling atmosphere inside. The city lights twinkled b

it second, I tried to read his facial expression to see what he might be thinking about o

ht not go as planned," I admitted

rew serious. "Don't wor

ened, and Anthony stepped out, his usual mi

," he said, his eyes darting

the mention of my ex-husban

e urgent. "But he's here, and he's lookin

jaw set in determination. "Stay close to

ss the room, his eyes locking onto mine with a look of surprise and a

cholas murmured, h

ugh the crowd with a determined look on his face. My heart pounded in my chest

as ordered, his tone lea

and I stood frozen. "What're you doing here?" He

think you're t

g to my good-for-nothing ex-wife" Ethan's words hu

even look at him."Very well said. Your ex-wife but my

his disbelief evident as he stared at me in astonishment. "How did you do it, Monica? One d

ly went inside the car. I knew that this was the beginning of a new and