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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

"You really think I came unarmed?" Their thumb hovered over the button. "One press, and Emilia dies. Right now. Right this second."

Ava swore, stopping in her tracks. Ethan's breath came in short gasps. Vickson's jaw was so tight I feared he would break his own teeth.

Our traitor watched us, relishing the power, feeding off it.

But more than that, i hated myself for not seeing it sooner.

"You're a coward," I spat. "Hiding behind threats. Using people like they're disposable."

Their smile never faltered. "And yet, here we are. With me winning. Again."

They took a step back, towards the door. "You want to save Emilia?"

A pause. "Then prove you're worth it."

And with that, they pressed something on their wrist and vanished.

Chapter 57: Ghost of Deception