(First met you) Under the Oak Tree
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15 years ago, She met him at her house's garden, under the oak tree. And now, Helena Lacy, is marrying him -Leon Romano, the heir to the corporate world's largest company, the Romano Corporation. Helena thought that this marriage would be her dream come true, her 'childhood best friend' together with her, and her family's alliance with the Romano Corporation. Or is it?
Navigate through Helena's and Leon's journey of toxic love... a marriage of alliance and deceit. will they overcome their traumas and reunite? Or will they go their separate paths?
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15 years ago...
"Son, to become powerful is to have many allies, one of which is your wife . Not just for their support, but for their family's name and influence. It's up to you, whether today you succeed or not. The Lacy's daughter is a tad bit hard to gain favor... Remember, you have responsibilities to fulfill..."
"Yes, Father."
"Now go, find her under that Oak Tree... "
*
"So what if I'm seeing her? You can't, and you don't have the power to stop this, my dear. Since the day that you signed that contract..."
*
"Can I call you 'Lenna' for short?"
"Mhm!" I nod eagerly.
Back to the present
"I said, don't call me that!"
I can't take it anymore. How long will this go on?
"Oh, I didn't know you had such fire? I love the fight in you..."
*
"It was all an act, wasn't it, Leon?"
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Tropes : #marriage-of-convenience #toxic #second-chance #angst #billionare #cheating #deceit
By Francesca S.
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