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.

other night - Castro always rinses the spicy

"too"

But Castro always insisted on rinsing my shrimp,

protective. Now I realized he was

Oriana, who

she tilted her head, studying my

Chapter 3

I first saw you... Don't you think we look remarkably

never felt more

I fled the bathroom, the pieces finally falling into place I hadn't been his love, I'd

dining room, my colleagues' warmth slowly thawed my

I was beginning to push aside the unpleasant encounter,

eyes scanning the crowded room. before landing on me with laser

I saw barely contained rage in

His voice cut through the

next. His hand connected with my cheek in a sharp crack that echoed

seven years, he had never

only fury. "You knew her ankle was injured. I told you I'd explain everything later is this your way of getting

cheek burned where

down the hallway. Her designer blouse was rumpled and stained

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