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CHAPTER FIVECatherine's life had been irrevocably transformed since her fateful encounter with Mr. Devan. It was as if she had stepped out of the pages of a rags-to-riches fairy tale. The threadbare clothing she once wore had been replaced by a wardrobe filled with luxurious attire, accompanied by bags and shoes that whispered of opulence. Her palate had transitioned from the blandness of stale foods to the exquisite flavors of mouth-watering delicacies. She was no longer the invisible soul navigating the crowded streets; she was treated with a level of reverence that exceeded her wildest dreams. It was as though the wheels of fortune had shifted in her favor, casting her into a realm of unimaginable splendor.During the car ride with Mr. Devan, an unexpected sense of serenity enveloped Catherine. To her astonishment, the presence of this powerful and enigmatic man did not overwhelm her as she had initially feared. Instead, it was as if he had assumed the role of the father figure sh
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CHAPTER SIX"You have to make it."Tears streamed down her cheeks as she locked eyes with the person before her, their hazel eyes pleading desperately. Her own eyes mirrored that plea. She didn't want to leave."I..."The heavy footsteps drew closer, and she glanced anxiously over her shoulder."Let's go; we can make it," she pleaded through her tears."Run," came the voice in a whisper.And then, the sound of a gunshot.She jolted awake, sweat coating her forehead, and her breaths coming in ragged gasps. Her wide eyes frantically scanned her surroundings until they landed on a crouched figure beside her. Relief washed over her, and her eyes slowly returned to their normal size. The frantic fear in her gaze was replaced by confusion.Her brows furrowed. "What are you doing?"Hayden chuckled guiltily as she stood upright. "I'm usually not this clumsy, and I don't know what happened. It just happ
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CHAPTER SEVENAfter leaving Zephyr, they headed to the hospital, with Catherine stealing occasional glances at Mr. Devan to check on his well-being. Despite the fact that they had left the source of his worry behind, she could still see the troubled expression etched on his face. As they drove along, she found herself growing increasingly concerned about what might be troubling him so deeply. She had always known him to be a strong and capable person, but seeing him like this made her wonder what could be causing him such distress."What's wrong?" She asked getting his attention. "Ronnie and Theo is coming back, shouldn't you be happy?"He held my gaze for a while before averting it. "Yeah, I suppose." He looked out of the window before continuing, "But Theo and Ronnie's return might ruin everything we've planned.""How?" She asked getting confused."Ronald, Dario, and Theodore had been inseparable since birth. Growing up together as cous
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CHAPTER EIGHT Catherine's thoughts drifted back to the hospital encounter with Ron. She couldn't shake off the sensation of electricity that coursed through her body when their fingers brushed against each other. It was an unfamiliar feeling, but one that left her mesmerized. She couldn't help but wonder if Ron had felt the same spark that she did.Despite their brief exchange of words, Catherine found Ron's presence calming. She couldn't quite put her finger on why she felt so relaxed and comfortable in his company. As she sat next to him, she had to resist the urge to steal glances in his direction, not wanting to be caught staring.Catherine couldn't help but notice the charming and authoritative aura that surrounded Ron, making him a truly beautiful man. Her heartbeat quickened at the thought of him, realizing that no one had ever had that kind of impact on her before, not even Matt.But as soon as the thought of Matt crossed her mind, Catherine felt her stomach twist in disgust.
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CHAPTER NINE Catherine's racing thoughts were a chaotic whirlwind, a tempestuous storm of emotions colliding within her. In an astonishing twist, Ron had revealed himself as Ronnie! She couldn't fathom how she had overlooked such an unmistakable clue. The implications of this revelation were staggering, and Catherine grappled with the surreal notion that the person she had grown fond of was, in fact, the brother of her sham fiancé.As she sat there, her eyes locked on Ronnie with a bewildered expression that mirrored his own, a palpable tension hung in the air. His departure, punctuated by the terse declaration, "I'll be back," left Catherine in a state of suspended uncertainty. She bit her trembling lip, her gaze still fixated on the empty space he had occupied, her mind swirling with a torrent of unanswered questions.Amidst the bewildering silence, Grandma's curious voice broke the spell, "What happened to Ronnie?" Her inquiry lingered, a beacon of opportunity in the sea of confus
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CHAPTER TENAfter what had happened at the hospital, Catherine and Ronnie went days without speaking to each other, even during breakfast and dinner. Ronnie moved into the mansion, and unfortunately, his room was directly across from Catherine's. She found it difficult to avoid him, but she still managed to do so. Hopefully, no one had noticed the tension between them.Catherine realized that her feelings for Ronnie almost blew her cover as Caitlin Smoak. She had enjoyed the kiss, but she knew she needed to control her emotions. She glanced at her phone and decided to browse the internet for information on Ronnie. She needed to know what the tabloids were saying about him.Ronald Devan: son of Jacob Devan. Born December 18th 1990. The next in line to the Devaninro company. Catherine was surprised to discover that Jacob had his own company. She wondered if it was still a subsidiary of the Simpson enterprise, but she continued to read the tabloid.He's also known around the world as H
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CHAPTER ELEVEN The room was bathed in streams of sunlight as the morning sun peeked through the window. The green curtains were illuminated, revealing hints of red and gold that made them appear to glow. Suddenly, a jarring noise echoed through the room, growing louder with each passing moment. She groaned and clung to her pillow, recognizing the sound as her alarm clock.Catherine quickly got up and went to the bathroom to do her morning things. Catherine found herself drawn to Ronnie's charm and wit. Despite her best efforts to keep her guard up, she found herself opening up to him more and more. They would spend hours talking about their dreams, their fears, and their pasts, mostly his past. She usually just maneuvered her way through it. Ronnie had a way of making her feel seen and heard in a way that no one else ever had.As they grew closer, Catherine began to see a side of Ronnie that few people ever saw. He was fiercely loyal to his family and would do anything to protect th
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CHAPTER TWELVE Late into the night, under a moonlit sky, Catherine and Ronnie finally arrived home, their footsteps echoing through the tranquil darkness. Ronnie had spent the evening at the office, leaving Catherine feeling not just sleepy, but utterly drained as they crossed the threshold of the mansion.With the tenderness that had defined their relationship, Ronnie gallantly offered to carry Catherine to bed, his strong arms poised for the task. However, a sweet and gentle smile crept across Catherine's face as she lovingly declined his chivalrous gesture. She knew that her drowsy mind might concoct delightful dreams if left to its own devices.In the dimly lit foyer, Ronnie suddenly patted his pockets, his expression shifting to one of mild concern and apology. "I forgot my phone," he admitted with a hint of self-chastisement.Catherine, despite her fatigue, responded with unwavering affection, her eyes filled with understanding. She yawned delicately and waved a languid hand in
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