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The Pretend Bride's Unexpected Path To True Love

Chapter 5 The Ex-Fiancée

Word Count: 933    |    Released on: 23/10/2025

me she might have a connection to Albert. I leaned in and gently brushed my hand along his cheek. He

ur ex

id you figu

He slid his hand along my back and gave me a soft kiss on th

iancee is a bit o

e distracted, too. I can se

nstinctively, I leaned into him, and he

me a bite from his fork or let his fingers linger on my hand. Every gesture was subtle but impossibly intimate, at least t

king view of the sea below. The lights

sharp eye. That was

ed softly over my

obviously bothere

especially since she doesn't know about our engagement

, but wouldn't it be easier t

. I realized I might have overstepped my

uldn't have said that. You

ooks. Anyway, let's change the subject. Tell me about your

nsion dissolve. Still, he was treading into sensitiv

f your questions. Wha

l in your life

on caught m

f prosecco, poured us each a glass, and slipped away

t have

studying business administr

es

. He took a slow sip, then caught m

become a high

turned red. I never advertised what I did, and even with

.." My voice wavered, and tears p

ached for my hand, his other

thoughtless of me. I

wer, a voice cut t

ert. I'm surprised

searching his face for any sign of what to do. He smiled reassuringly at

. Does Florence

travel over me,

wanted to say good evening. I was expecting your brother to handle

my fiancee. Thalia, this i

Florence's eyes were impossibl

friend of my Albert," I remarked,

he slipped an arm around me, pulling me cl

anc

posed to he

inking about it still gives me goosebumps." I smiled sweet

nger, though she kept a cold

both all the best. I should go, bu

row at the lunch meeting. Good

turned and walked away. After she left, Albert reached

for earlier- I'll find a

alri

we head

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The Pretend Bride's Unexpected Path To True Love
The Pretend Bride's Unexpected Path To True Love
“Book 1: A Surprising Love Hidden In Contractual Promises Albert had been a powerful and determined man who would do whatever it took to succeed. He built his empire through ambition alone, and his personal life remained completely tied to his work. In an unexpected turn of events, he agreed to a contract that would change his life forever. Thalia had been a young, hardworking woman who devoted herself to her little brother Maxwell. She took care of him ever since their parents passed away. She faced the world alone to support both her and her brother's education. Burdened by debt, she made a desperate decision and entered a life covered in secrecy. Even though she earned good money at the Scarlet Angels nightclub, she always hoped to leave that life behind. That contract paid for her studies and let her walk away from the high-end escort service. What she never expected was that, for the first time in this job, she could not ignore her growing feelings. Would the irresistible Albert win over not just her body, but also her heart? Book 2: A Beautiful Bargain: Love Under The Tuscan Sky Thessa had been a dedicated and reserved secretary at the Johnson family's distillery company. After a painful romantic experience, she committed herself to keeping her heart guarded and focused only on work. She grew used to her boss Albert's daily routine, but suddenly found herself working for Aldric, his older brother, who was charming and known for his carefree ways. Everything changed when Thessa had to travel to Tuscany on a business trip with Aldric. Surrounded by beautiful vineyards and enchanting scenery, they became caught up in a plan to advance their business interests by pretending to be in a romantic relationship. What began as an act quickly turned into a real and powerful connection. But just when they believed everything had settled and they found their footing, unexpected challenges surfaced and threatened to unravel everything they built. In a world filled with intrigue, passion, and obstacles, Thessa and Aldric had to fight to protect their love and show they were ready to face any hardship. Yet, no one could say for certain if their love would be strong enough to survive the secrets and pitfalls waiting for them.”