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Love Brewed Bitter

Lorelei abandoned her college dreams to save her childhood sweetheart from financial ruin, spending a decade selling liquor to clear his massive debts. Just as he finally proposes, she discovers his true character through a series of leaked messages. Her partner and his friends mock her age and past sacrifices, while a shocking revelation about a secret child with his secretary destroys her world. This romance novel explores the bitter price of loyalty and the fallout of deep betrayal.
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Chapter 4

"We shouldn't say this, but when Aidan's startup crashed, Lorelei said she'd sell liquor to bail him out. He didn't want her to. She went ahead anyway and made three million in three years," Callum replied.

"That much? From selling drinks?" Isabella gasped.

Callum scoffed, "No way. Drinks don't pay that much."

Isabella pressed, "So, where did she get the money?"

The room fell silent. They all assumed I'd sold my chastity.

Slander was cheap, but words could ruin one's life.

I stared at Aidan. He just remained silent. His lips pressed into a thin line.

Isabella clung to him. "Sorry, I didn't mean to pry, but a good man like you shouldn't marry someone so..."

She didn't finish her words, but everyone knew what she meant.

This moment killed the boy who had broken down the warehouse door and braved flames to save me. What was left was a tech hotshot who was too good for a no-degree, ex-barmaid like me.

Back when loan sharks came knocking, I took a blow for Aiden. He begged me to find a way, and I went to sell liquor. Touched, he swore he'd marry me in style one day.

I turned to leave, but someone piped up. "I saw her at work once, going upstairs with some guy."

I turned back to see Aidan's twisted face, as if he was eager to tear me down.

My ears rang, and my heart pounded with rage. I stormed in, and every eye snapped at me. They were surprised to see me there.

With a sullen face, I walked to Aiden's side.

He stood up with an innocent look. "Lorelei? What are you doing here?"

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