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e Bell family and called off my engagement to Nathaniel. I didn't need anyone to inform me; my parents were eager to spread the news abou

lice! From now on, she is no longer my daughter!" m

ily, and her expression changed instantly when she hea

for this afternoon-now!" Ava barked, sl

ng my job," I replied, c

t superior?" Ava glared at me. "You're my subordinate. Whatever work I ass

Ava's arrogant demeanor, but

f income. I had given him all my savings to invest in stocks, which is why I'm left with j

have the final say," I sighed,

her," Ava said triumphantly, gossip

chimed in. "I used to wonder what Alic

all. I don't know why Nathaniel chose to ma

e's good in bed," Nathan, the colleague who usual

appearance. She must be t

in good with the Carter family, had now all turned their backs. My ey

e ground. Papers scattered everywhere. The others stood around me

er of the table, lea

ike a clown now!" Nath

ing point, just when I felt the urge to cry, a

" A deep voice

. Maxwell Carter was the boss of the Carter family, and he rarely came to

t also spoke to me so gently. I felt as if I

gaze focused on the spot

rushed softly over my head, h