Refusing To Be His Perfect Replica I Choose The Arranged Marriage

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The next morning, feeling somewhat better, I arrived at the design firm right on time.

Sarah, my creative director, held my resignation letter with mixed emotions when I told her about returning home for marriage.

"First my best jewelry designer leaves for marriage," she sighed, shaking her head. "The studio won't be the same without you.'

Words failed me, so I hugged her instead, grateful for her mentorship over the years.

News of my departure spread quickly through the office. My colleagues insisted on throwing me a farewell dinner.

I suggested the Italian restaurant Castro and I frequented partly because I didn't know many others, but mostly because their seafood risotto was exceptional.

During dinner, I excused myself to the wash my hand, only to find Oriana touching up her makeup at the marble vanity.

"What a coincidence!" She smiled warmly at my reflection. "You know, Castro first brought me here during our college days. We've had so many special moments in this place since then."

I returned a polite smile and turned to leave, seeing no reason for small talk between us.

But Oriana wasn't finished.

something the other night - Castro always rinses the spicy

"too"

Castro always insisted on

he was being protective. Now I realized he

Oriana, who couldn't handle

she tilted her head, studying

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since I first saw you... Don't you

never felt

bathroom, the pieces finally falling into place

the private dining room, my colleagues' warmth slowly thawed my frozen

was beginning to push aside the unpleasant encounter, the

doorway, his Armani suit slightly disheveled, his eyes scanning the crowded room. before landing on me with

saw barely contained rage in

through the

the marble-lined hallway, I was utterly unprepared for what happened next. His hand connected with my cheek in a sharp crack that echoed off the

never raised a hand to

my shocked gaze, he showed no remorse only fury. "You knew her ankle was injured. I told you I'd

cheek burned where he'd struck

hallway. Her designer

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