Ruthless Redemption

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charismatic, popular, and utterly obsessed with Emelia. From the moment they met, Fred was dr

ash

and spent countless afternoons talking about their dreams. But for Fred, those moments were everything. Each smi

s was overwhelming, and he sought comfort in Emelia. He convinced himself that she could fill the v

rt already belong

arcus's. The sight was a dagger to his heart. How could she choose Marcus over h

ed over, and he confr

at haven't I done for you? Why don't you s

him. "Fred, you're a great guy. You're my friend. But tha

hick. "Why him? Why Marcus? W

ay. "It's not about what he has or d

d in his mind, louder and louder until it was all he could hear. That day, Fred vowed to never be weak again

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sent

s. Emelia couldn't shake the unease that had settled in her chest. The name

, his jaw clenched, his hands fidgeting in his lap. Emelia sat beside him, her hands w

ructure of glass and steel. Emelia stared up at it, her breath catching.

u can do this," she said, forcing a smile as they e

isappeared behind the glass doors of the interview room. Her heart clenched. This

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wall of glass, Fred

ved the couple. Emelia hadn't changed much. Older, yes. Tired. Defe

des. How dare she step foot in his building?

nterviewer," he said, his voice low and cold. "Tell him to pr

Emelia was in his world now. And t

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ves were frayed. The interview had ended, and Marcus was still inside. She co

the interview room. There was a spark in h

if I got the job," he said,

asn't a no either. "That's great," she said, pull

tween them. Maybe things were

he voice on the other end was loud enough for Emelia to hear. It was o

Emelia on the cheek before hurrying out of

ong since she'd seen him smile like that. But as she turned to

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ilding, his eyes had been on them. The sight of Emelia standing there, looki

sked me to find out why she was here. Apparently, sh

e word stung like a slap to the f

nt me to do, sir

about them. Their financial situation, where they live, everything. And instruct Thomas to keep

rstood

yes dark and stormy. Thi

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er than she had in weeks. Just as she was about

hroat. A tall man in a sleek black suit loomed

ipped and professional. "Someo

s heart