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as genuine. Catherine's heart soared. It was a small victory, but it meant the world to her. She was making p

to her, albeit slightly. They attended several events together, and the media started to take notice. Rumors of their relat

. They talked about their lives, their dreams, and their fears. Catherine found herself genuinely enjoying Shaun's company, and she could tell he

g to genuinely like Shaun. She spent sleepless nights contemplating her next move. Should she continue with her plan, or should s

tos at her parents' house, she realized the man she had been flirting with was not her ex's uncle. She was flirting with the wrong

friend's family. He was a powerful businessman with no ties to Jason's family. Catherine felt betrayed and confused. Her plan had tak