Destined To Be: The Trillionare is Mine.

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his luxurious apartment, feeling the surreal weight of the decision I'd made. Yesterday, I'd been a lost girl, thrown int

ead, he'd promised support and protection, things I had been desperately lacking since my family's rejection. He'd said h

tchen, preparing breakfast. He looked relaxed in a casual sweater and jeans

ith a small smile as he placed t

m him. "I just wanted to thank you again for everyt

thing in you, Flora-a strength you might not even recogn

n me when my own family hadn't? I felt a mix of gratitude and determination,

that, if we're going to be seen together in public, we'll need to go shopping. You'll need a few outfits that mat

een practical with my wardrobe, but this felt different-this was a part of t

r, you're not changing who you are. This is just about fitting

h and nodded. "Alri

n approving nod. "We'l

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with high-end boutiques and stores that seemed almost out of place in my life. Everywhere I looked, the

de it clear he was a regular here. As they assisted me in selecting outfits, I couldn't help but feel a bit self-conscious, like

a subtle shift, a sense of confidence I hadn't experienced before. Looking in the mirror, I almost didn't r

without hesitation, as though it were a routine expense. But to me, it felt surreal. I'd gone

he asked, his eyes reflec

ep my emotions in chec

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nt together-a gala that many influential people would be attending. It wou

rol over my life, and I was determined to make it work. When I finished getting ready, I looked in the mirror and felt a surprising sur

iting. He looked up from his phone and paused, h

" he said softly.

tanding beside him as we made our way to the car, I felt as though I was stepping int

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hat bathed the room in a warm glow. As Mark and I entered, heads turned, and whispers foll

s we paused near a group of elegantly dressed gues

s intimidating, with people who seemed worlds apar

ffering polite smiles, yet there was a subtle undertone of curiosity, as if they were trying to figure out who I was and why I was with

amed Mr. Bernard, who wore a tailored suit and had an a

eyes flicking between the two of us

e hand on my shoulder. "This

on, a bond, that went beyond mere appearances. And in that moment, I realized that Mar

, his expression thoughtful. "Well,

omplishment. I had managed to hold my own in this world of high s

seamless. Yet, even amid the glamour and elegance, I couldn't ignore the questions swirling in my mi

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ble silence. I could feel the exhaustion settling in, but there was also a quiet sense o

rk turned to me, his gaze thoughtful.

a sense of pride. "It was...ov

. "I know this isn't easy, but you'

that felt out of place in our formal arrangement. I looked up at him, s

utiously, "can I a

replied, his gaz

f all the people you could ha

"Because you have something that others don't, Flora. You've been through things that would break

I'd always seen myself as someone who'd simply survived. Yet, here was

as strong as you thin

ring. "And that strength will carry you

hat went beyond words. It was as if he'd looked into the d

stopped me. "Flora, remember-this arrangement m

I'm here for you,

first time in a long time, I felt a glimmer of hope, a sense

I hadn't expected, but for the first time, I was curious about where it would lead. Mark had offered me more