Mystery Bride's Revenge (Selina)

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As Trevon gracefully helped Selina into his Maybach, he nodded to the driver. "Let's roll." Then they pulled away.

Quinton sected as he watched Selina confidently choose her own path, snubbing her nose at the Harvey family. "She'll regret this," he furned, clenching his hists. Playing tough, huh? Just wait till she gets the boot from the Brady family. Then she'll come back, crying and begging for mercy" Honey, maybe I did push Selina too far, Sara mused, walking over to Quinton, guili washing over her. She pondered whether she'd wounded Selina's pride by calling her a thief in public, although she didn't mean it. Most people would have suspected Selina in that situation.

"Sweetheart, it's not on you, Quinton reassured her. "You said sorry, She's the one blowing things our of proportion. And nobody outdoes the Harveys in generosity. We didn't lose Selina; she walked away from the title of the Harvey family's heiress. That's on her." Sara hesitated, "Okay..."

In the snug backseat of the Maybach, Selina pulled away from Trevon's strong grip. As their hands parted, he somehow felt a fleeting sense of loss.

"Thanks Trevon, she expressed gratitude for his well-timed rescue, which was a lifesaver. Originally, Selina had hoped only to change her address, but now she had to use Trevon's, decidedly a better scenario than staying with the Harvey family. "Remember, we're in this together," Trevon said, sneaking peeks at Selina bathing in the sunny glow streaming through the window. She seems even more captivating today, he remarked in his head. Feeling his stare, Selina faced him and asked, "Where to next!"

"Back to my place, he responded, briefly closing his eyes.

Something slipped Selina's mind until her phone rang Lydia's name flashed on the screen. Selina picked it up immediately. "Oh... Lydia?"

in the bathroom. By the time I got out, you guys had split. You

been solved. I'm heading to Trevon's

was fast. He's treating

solid, and he just did

know if he steps out of line, and I'll take care of him.

that she was forgotten in Selina's whirlwind exit with Trevon. The

the rearview mirror and announced, "Mr. Brady, we're here. His eyes lingered on Selina, the woman soon to join their household. By the looks of

day. Owning property here meant one had more than money-they had clout. The two pushed through the gates into the manor, where the air was fragrant with blossoms

the splendor of the gardens. Approaching the villa, a butler greeted them, bowing

Selina, he added, "Make yourself at home. Anything you need, Devin's your

study to take the call, leaving Selina

Harvey. We've got the basics, but nothing more. We'll take the fall for this one the voice on the line was anxious. Trevon's crew, win had been working for him for ages, was stumped; they had expected to be tracking down a supposedly

study window as Devin showed Selina around the grounds. A smirk crossed his lips: "You

level of anonymity suggested the work of Charm, the top-tier lucker of the Dark Wel. Interestingly, this contract marriage might hold more

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