The Reborn Bride Of Darkness

hed and eyes darkening. His grip around Jumo's throat tight

ected on her chest!" His voice cracked as he fumbled in his pocket, pulling out hi

" he gasped, showing

" he muttered, his gaze lingering on the photo. The resembl

still captivated by the image. "Take

," he stammered, feeling Lucien's menacing glare return

slightly. "Tomorrow," he said, eyes gle

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r Ma

family patriarch, Gabby Flair-a sharp-minded man of 81, his presence dignified yet formidable-ruled the family with an iron hand. Tonight, they

fine china. The atmosphere was interrupted by the sharp, confident clicks of heels as Se

ook her seat. The maids immediately poured her a glass of water; she never

y day. Won't you greet me?" her father, Kelv

r lips. "Oops, didn't see you there," sh

Selena," Naomi, her stepmothe

sharp. "Rude? I learned from the b

Naomi hissed, her e

and in a dismissive wave as she fla

s fist down. "I won't let you disrespect my

lle, let out a low lau

hrough the tension, silencing the table.

oftening slightly as she addressed him. Naomi's jaw cle

ough he nodded. "I want you to promote

her glass and rising to her feet. "If that'

na gave him a respectful dip

father. "Dad, you're spoiling her,"

as he leaned heavily on his cane. "Dinne

ielle laughed, standing

ped his fork. "Why does he praise her and never me?"

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e, banners and lights illuminating the sea of faces. The energy was electric, every fan anticipa

ped forward, radiating confidence. The crowd erupted, and she raised a h

na!" voices echoed

er chest, a sign he could recognize anytime. His jaw tightened, his pulse raci

in my bag, Haters gonna hate, I'm gonna shine, shine more," she rapped, her

f the world!" th

, each word intensifying his need to reach her. Her confiden

ed her fans and exited the stage,

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rom the performance. She wrapped a scarf around her head, trying to go

grasped her arm, pulling her back. She spun arou

ith emotion. His eyes softened as he looked

oser, embracing her with a familiarity that left her speechless. "

de, she forced him back, breaking free. She followed up with

er voice cold as she glared up at him,