Legally Cynical
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Last published Wed, Aug 17, 2022
Beatrice is a multi millionaire. She's gone through 3 marriages that have been followed by swift divorces. Her last divorce earned her 62% of her husbands net worth. She's now on the look out for husband number 4 and has her sites set on George. Her Best friend Sam is her lawyer and has helped her win every single one of her cases. Now it's around the time when fiancé meets family and Gorge has invited her over for dinner. She's introduced to the charming brother called Oliver who knows a little too much about the game. Will he spoil her wedding? Will the game finally have a finish point? Monogamy has never been a good look on Beatrice.
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