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Was Ashton captivated by my beauty?

I had always thought his heart was as tough as his rugged exterior, immune to such charms. But it seemed the saying about men being visual creatures held some truth after all.

Even though I knew I had his attention, I deliberately ran my fingers through my wavy hair, letting it cascade over one shoulder.

His eyes darkened, and his expression became colder. I couldn’t figure out why his mood had shifted so suddenly, nor did I care enough to guess.

I cut straight to the point. “So, are you going to agree to my proposal, Mr. Drake?”

“What?” His gaze had already shifted away from me.

I chuckled lightly.

Was he pretending not to hear me? Or had he suddenly developed selective amnesia?

“Be my boyfriend. Temporarily,” I repeated, reminding him of what I had asked the night before.

Ashton didn’t respond immediately. His eyes were fixed on something in the distance.

Following his gaze, I noticed the Ferris wheel slowly turning, its cabins rising higher and higher.

Victor had mentioned that Logan planned to propose to me. Could the Ferris wheel be part of his plan?

I squinted, trying to spot anything unusual at the top of the ride.

Just then, Ashton spoke, his voice low and steady. “What do you mean by temporary?”

“I mean, be my boyfriend just until Logan’s obsession with me dies down. After that, we go back to being… nothing.”

I felt a pang of guilt as I laid out the terms. It felt wrong to reduce Ashton to a tool for my plan, especially knowing how he felt about me.

After swallowing hard, I rephrased my explanation. “We wouldn’t actually be dating. It’s just for show- to make Logan think we’re together.”

“And why should I agree to that?” Ashton asked, his tone calm but firm.

I avoided his gaze, suddenly feeling awkward. I wouldn’t have even asked if it weren’t for Nora’s endless urging last night and Logan’s increasingly erratic behavior.

A breeze tousled my hair, and I brushed it aside before continuing, “Because you’re the most suitable person for the role, and…”

I hesitated.

I wanted to be honest about why I thought he was perfect for this, but bringing up his past confession -that he wanted to marry me and had feelings for me–felt manipulative.

“And?” Ashton prodded, his piercing gaze unwavering.

I smiled sheepishly. “Nothing.”

“You were going to say I mentioned wanting to marry you and that I have feelings for you, weren’t

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you?” he stated bluntly, cutting through my hesitation like a knife.

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met his eyes directly.

and under his steady gaze, my heart began to race. I felt a flush creeping up my neck and

this his way of silently rejecting

and save face, I ran my fingers through my hair again and said lightly, “If yo u don’t want to, just forget

Ashton’s hand shot

he said.

at

only if it’s real,” he added, his

lifted my eyes to meet his, and the intensity in

your real boyfriend. If things don’t work out, we can break up. But I won’t be some pretend boyfriend, just a prop for the show.”

words hung in the

unmistakable authority in his voice, an unyielding resolve that left no

wasn’t a man who would let

only wanted him for appearances, a way to get Logan off my

absolutely out

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stunned for a moment before I blurted out angrily, “Has

acting irrationally lately,” Victor said, his tone apologetic.

it became clear to me that everything–the wedding dresses, the rings–was orchestrated by Logan. Victor had simply been following

trying to do? Make me hate him

thinking. But one thing is clear–he

said coldly, “it’s one thing for others to say that, but how can you say it? Do you honestly believe he loves

unable to answer.

crazy, let him. I’m not going

If it weren’t for me, the two of you might not have reached this

I’m actually grateful to you,” I said calmly. “If it weren’t for that incident, I might not have had the courage to end things with Logan.” I paused before continuing, “But you should know–our breakup

one who delivered the final blow,” Victor said, his voice barely above

to blame yourself, that’s your choice. But if Logan fires you because of this, then leave. You’re more than capable of finding a better

hesitated. “Ms. Hart, have you found a new job

replied vaguely, not wanting to give him–or Logan–any information that could

I didn’t want him finding out about my

so far as to plan a public proposal. It was time to

Remembering our conversation from the night

him:

now. When can we talk?”

was still early, and he was

After a quick shower, I decided to

at the cemetery, I noticed something unusual. A bouquet of daisies sat by the

they had been left within the past two weeks.

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ago, and apart from Ethan, Tessa, and me, no one else

recently? But if they had, why

placed the lilies I had

on the tombstone, a familiar ache resurfaced in my chest. Yet, I managed to smile.

“have you missed me? I’ve been dreaming about you a lot

I

Dad, Logan and I broke up. I’m sorry I couldn’t fulfill your wishes–or his

to marry.