My Ex's Uncle? My Secret Forbidden Affair

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held a sleek, dark blue box from Patek Philippe. Inside was the limited-edition watch she

face. They had been engaged for six months, and this would be the

lisle family had accepted her. For the first time, their future no longer felt like

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As long as I keep Kathryne happy, the Carlisle fortune is mine

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