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"Do you remember, Luize? The moment you interfere with my private life, this marriage is over. You're the one who accepted that condition."
It was about three years after their marriage. One day, when she was tired of her husband, who was constantly cheating on her, he told her to bring in a lover.
As he said, she visited the most famous gigolo in the back alley to get him as her lover.
"So, are you going to accept it?
"Yes. Gladly."
Once removed from his mask, the gigolo has a familiar face.
Why is the Grand Duke here?
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"So, have you thought about it carefully?"
"Yes. As expected, I think it's right for us to divorce."
"Even so, it's only for a moment. Just wait a moment. I will come and get you back."
"There's no need for that."
"Huh?"
At that moment, the door opened.
"Lady Luize, I came to pick you up."
Edward whispered in Luize's ear and looked at Reiad. The moment the two people's eyes met, Edward curled up the corner of his mouth.
"Take care, Reiad.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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