Marry My Ex's Sworn Enemy

Chapter 3: Apparently, I'm Not Good Enough untless

Under the gaze of eyes and cameras, even several live streams with thousands of viewers, Julian kissed Seraphina, tender and passionate.

Sonya was a mere backdrop, looking superfluous and ridiculous.

"See? You happy now?" Julian, seething, gestured towards the paparazzi and reporters crowding the doorway."Want to hear our love story? Fine, I'll give it to you! I've been secretly in love with Seraphina since junior high. I told her how I felt after high school, and we've been together for eight years! She's the only woman I love, whether it's past, present, or future! I'll give her wedding of the century. Only Seraphina is worthy of my love, remember that!"

A huge declaration, witnessed by countless people online and offline.

"Wow..."

The sharp applause was jarring. All eyes turned to the source.

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Sonya, in her white coat, looked refined and beautiful. Her hair was short, her aura clean and restrained.

She clapped, smiling. Inspired by her, the paparazzi, reporters, and onlookers began to clap along.

Julian looked at Sonya, his eyes flickering with a hint of guilt.

"That Was SO

beautiful. Congratulations

Julian's face hardened.

"Save it. We don't need your blessing!"

you both," Sonya

said calmly.

He grabbed Seraphina and stormed out. The paparazzi and onlookers followed, leaving the office. silent.

Sonya sat down, clutching her aching back. She lifted her shirt to reveal two large bruises. Near the end of the shift, Sonya's phone buzzed. It was 11. new friend request. I'm Henry Sullivan."

Henry Sullivan?

on WhatsApp. With that thought, she accepted his

cab, a black Maybach pulled up. The window rolled down. Leo grinned, waving to her."Sonya, Jake's new bar is having its grand opening tonight, and he asked me to

word "asked. Then he

Jones and Jake Parker were Julian's childhood friends, and Sonya got

car, Leo handed her a

at

party,

said, sounding

0.0%

sips. She'd seen the video of the party-Julian's

seriously, and I guess Julian didn't either. Who knew Seraphina would actually say yes? Of course, there's a reason she did. Still,

was really just trying to help

if I asked you to choose

didn't hesitate. You,

you're lying, I appreciate

known Seraphina longer, but I prefer being friends with

out his tongue."People say things they don't mean when they're upset." Sonya frowned. He thought she was just sulking, not really breaking up with Julian? Jake's new bar was tucked away in a courtyard, its back wall painted with opera masks. There was a small pond in the center, lanterns hanging from the veranda. It

about to open the door, she heard Julian shouting. who wanted to break up, not me!" "Jake, will

needed help, what

"But Sonya..."

one

she's

You'll regret this

Every time Seraphina needed me,

e up with me,

and

deepest love can run

took a deep breath

rushed to greet her."Sonya, I'm so

for the opening-a

"Congratulations. Wish you success."

accepted the gift. Thank

Sonya."Have a seat. I

stay," Sonya followed Jake outside. I'll come another

"Sonya..."