Refusing To Be His Perfect Replica, I Choose The Arranged Marriag by BlueMoone

Chapter 7

Chapter 7

On the drive home, I asked William about Alexander’s situation.

He sighed, then explained.

“The Sterling empire – it’s a mess. Alexander’s grandfather wants to hand over full control of the company to him after the marriage. But his aunt Victoria? She’s convinced the company should be split between her husband and Alexander’s father.”

“The problem is,” William continued, “those two are disasters in business. Especially his uncle – lost millions in a hedge fund scam. If Alexander hadn’t stepped in, half the family fortune would’ve vanished.”

Victoria, unable to change the grandfather’s mind, turned her attention to sabotaging Alexander instead. The marriage arrangement became her primary target.

“Alexander was watching Victoria, but he never expected her to use her own teenage son,” William shook his head. “He didn’t pay more attention to his cousin. That’s how he got drugged tonight.”

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was simpler – just

sight.

phone rang. I glimpsed Castro’s name

was navigating a tricky turn, I hesitantly

home?” Castro’s voice

an amused glance. “Yeah, how’d you know?”

paused. “Could I speak with

“She’s right here, mate. Speaker’s

long pause, Castro spoke softly. “Aveline, could we talk

say it in

past. Aveline,

Chapter 7

many lookalikes have you burned through–five, six? And now you have the audacity

hack his anger. “I’ve treated you like family for years, Castro, but so help me God, if you don’t back off, I’ll

hung up, tossing the phone aside as it