Betrayed By Him, Claimed By His Brother

es me,

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ed, but a sharp, uncomfortable wave of nausea rose in her throat. Instinct

tinged with pride. "He turned down boring business dinners fo

ation to a professional close, her voice calm, like

ve already scheduled our next consu

ockingly, seemingly unconce

ction was

ing to dispel the client's toxic sense of satisfaction. She walked to the window,

screen displayed: Leah

a slight smile. Leah's energy

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n on her shoulder easing

in Ro

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e trailed off. "I swear to God,

eath her feet suddenly felt cold. Her fingers gri

rdi

rried. "I know she's a thing of the past for K

und calm. "I'm fine, Leah. Thank you for

shattered after

lame returned to th

that refused to intersect, yet they create

n the wedding photo on the wall. Kieran Padilla, ha

oves

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as like a thorn, deepl

me. He was wearing a perfectly tailored Armani su

rward and hugged her from behind. His h

e whispered in her ear in a deep voice, a famil

liar scent temporarily soothing her ten

kissed her forehead. "Sorry, I might be late t

ordin for news. She wouldn't be that kind