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"Did you think that I would marry you instead of her? C'mon, you are only an orphan. No one knows where you originate from," Vickson's words kept repeating in Hailey's head after he had just embarrassed her by choosing her stepsister as his mate instead.
As if that was not enough for him, he still forced himself on her. And Hailey is blamed by her adoptive mother, as she forces the both of them to get married. She didn't want to bear the shame of what people would say.
But her stepsister, Ava, would rather die than watch the two of them live in peace as husband and wife….
Ava becomes their worst nightmare!

I want you back mate

I tensed, my pulse hammering. "You haven't won anything yet."

The door behind him creaked open and my stomach tied up in a knot as soon as I saw who walked in.

Bound at the wrist, her dress was stained with dirt and dried blood. A bruise was beginning to form along her cheekbone, but her eyes were hot and challenging as they locked onto mine: no fear there.

I surged to my feet. "If you touch her in any way"

Leon's voice was cold and devoid of amusement.

Two guards stepped forward and their hands on the hilts of their swords. I breathed deep forcing air through the fear that clamped my throat in rage. I sat down again gripping the table's edge hard enough that my palms ached.

Leon stood circling Emilia like a predator circles its prey "You know" he said "it's interesting how much you care about her. I almost envy you that"

Chapter 35: The Silent Enemy