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Darling lost at cards and pawned me off to Felicity, the socialite of New York City.
She locked me in an iron cage, leaving me bloody and torn by vicious dogs, enduring endless mockery.
Some said I was an auction item.
Others laughed that I was like a worthless mutt.
Before I passed out, I asked Darling, "Why is it me again? You're the one who signed that betting agreement to help Granger."
She sneered, "What are you yelling for? You're thick-skinned and used to it anyway. Another week or two won't kill you."
With that, she took Granger's arm - her male bestie - and left, chatting and laughing.
But what she didn't know...
This time, the collateral period was permanent.

Darling Gambled Me Away

"You don't know in your heart? Don't you realize that this mortgage agreement period is permanent?"


"Soren is leaving this time and will never come back! He'll stay with Felicity forever! Are you satisfied now?"


Mother-in-law fired off these questions in rapid succession.


In an instant, Callie froze, her face a picture of disbelief.


Granger scoffed from the side: "Auntie, I bet Soren's just lying to get Callie's attention."


Ever since she discovered all the shady stuff Granger had been up to, she'd been looking at him with increasing contempt.


Granger was at a loss for words. He wanted to appeal to Callie for help, but at that moment Callie spun around and rushed into the bedroom, digging out the ninth signed betting mortgage agreement.


"The term of this mortgage is permanent."


"Neither party may renege, effective from the moment Soren steps through the doors of Bennett Manor."


Chapter 5