on's

to perspire. As Thomas grabbed my hand tightly, cameras snapped nonstop, documenting every moment. He had a comforting

e whispers. It is a privilege for me to share some personal news with

room. Despite my racing heart, I faked a

A secretari

hink she's

gold d

composure. A gentle touch of Thomas's hand ser

pecially audacious reporter inquired, "Ms. How does it feel, Miller, to be en

d, "It's overwhelming, but love isn't about wealth or t

rged. The remainder of the conference seemed to go by quickly, and I kep

ul dresses, and the ballroom was glistening with chandeliers. In my borrowed outfit, I fe

a gown that shouted luxury and bright red hair came in. H

a tone that was colder tha

garding me, "Darling." "I wa

resented me to his fiancée,

charming," she said in a sarcastic tone. Tell me, Sharon,

he went on, louder this time so the othe

e exhilarating. Tell me, are you natural

mas intervened before I could collaps

"Sharon is twice as good a woman as you could ever b

She said, "Oh, Thomas, you're so protective." Ho

id softly as he leaned forward. "Avoid let

rm inside of me. Why had he spoken up for me so strongly yet

onto the balcony and tried to calm myself. The refresh

ice said, "Quite the

well. His eyes were calculating, but his grin was

g for? With a cautio

ward. "'Sharon, Thomas's world will destroy

ltered, I said, "I

you. I'll make it worthwhile if you go immediately. A substantial

disbelief. Are you

tick around, I'll reveal things that will ruin you an

at secrets were he discussing? And why did I feel as

my phone, a folded piece of paper fell out. As I opened i

w before it'

. Grasping the letter, my palms shook. Threatening t

ge. Everything was pressing down on me, threatening t

a new sensation. I was misjudged by whoever wanted me out of

an I had ever imagined. Pretending to be Thomas's fiancée was no