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SASHA’S POV

The rumor wasn’t getting any better. In fact, it was growing like wildfire.

Everyone and their mom was talking about Xander and Adeline and how good they looked together.

Two powerful CEOs looking amazing. Their clip was everywhere on social media and I couldn’t relax.

The worst part was when Ben, my henchman from Xander’s company, told me they had received tons of requests for Xander and Adeline to appear together. Even advertisement offers worth millions of dollars to feature both of them.

I was fuming and nothing could calm me down. I needed to stay calm, I told myself. I couldn’t let Xander know I was aware of the offers since he didn’t mention it to me.

I went down to the garden where I saw Xander’s mom, Mrs. Devon. She had been sending out invites for my engagement and was staying busy, trying to make sure everything was perfect.

“Sasha!” she called, all smiles. I met her with a look of sorrow on my face.

“Mrs. Devon,” I started, my voice trembling,

“Are you