Too Good To Be True
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Last published Wed, Jul 30, 2014
Scarlett Bexley leads a life that might as well be the defintion of the word "perfect". Nineteen, studying at the London School of Economics AND interning at Jameson&Goldberg (one of the top law firms in UK), Scarlett has it all to gurantee herself a bright future. Living in a gorgeous flat with her best friend Isabelle and having the ability to catch any guy's attention, Scarlett's world is too perfect to change. That's until, her best friend starts dating Adam, who just happens to be part of a world famous boy band called The Quest. And just like that, Scarlett's world is shaken as Isabelle's and Adam's relationship bring his band mates and friends into her lfie, making her stop and think about what's actually important - love or success?
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