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gave him life, but at the moment he couldn’t help it. Lionel wanted him to marry the most selfish woman Julian had ever known in his life and the very thought was enough to make his blood boil.
     
    Valeria Trenton cared only for herself, and no other person could make their way into her cold heart. At first Julian thought she was different. He even gave her a rose as a gift, but her selfish behavior could not be tamed. It was just as fierce as the first day they had met. But perhaps there was silver lining to that dark cloud. Having a selfish wife who only cared for the next diamond ring could be an advantage, if she would only let him alone to work in peace. With a frustrated sigh he tried to forget his troubles and focus on the present. Making it through the night without losing his sanity and his temper.
     
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    The prom was in full swing and Valeria was bored to tears. But more than boredom, fury was coursing through her veins at the crude behavior of Tommy Livingston. After he had spent the entire evening declaring his undying love and trying to steal kisses at each opportunity, he turned to drinking with a passion. Valeria had enough of his ill mannered behavior and wished he would disappear.  “For heaven’s sakes Tommy, stop guzzling bottles of bear like its water. It happens to be alcohol you dolt. The scent is making me sick to my stomach and the only thing you will get is a huge headache, if you don’t collapse first.”
     
    Tommy ignored her advice and took another swig of the golden liquid, as he wiped the wet drops from the side of his mouth with the back of his hand. Then he laughed for no apparent reason, trying to slob wet kisses all over Valeria’s neck. When she wouldn’t respond, his face turned a mottled shade of red as he exploded “Doggone it Val, why are you so mean ha? You are a horrible person and you don’t…you do not…I mean you don’t ca, care for…I mean for…”
     
    Valeria rolled her eyes and crossed her arms. Men could be such bothersome pests “You are drunk Tommy and I am not going to waste my time with your insensitive behavior. I should have known that a mama’s boy would be unable to carry himself with dignity, if his poor mama wasn’t around to hold his hand.”
     
    At the mention of his mother Tommy flew into a rage and pointed his finger at her “How dare you insult my mother? She is worth ten…thousand…ten more hundreds of thousands…than you. And I…I don’t, I mean I don’t know…I mean… I”
     
    Valeria turned her head as Tommy slurred his way to coherent speech. He continued ranting and raving until suddenly all was quiet. He had fallen over in a silent heap, out cold in his drunken stupor.
     
    With a sigh of disgust, Valeria ignored the crumpled form and surveyed the room. It boasted a high ceiling and was tastefully decorated in blue and gold. It was filled with flashing lights, loud music and party decors. Most of the graduates were dancing, some were talking and others were giggling together in darkened corners.
     
    None of it held any interest for her, much less the inert form of her drunken date. Her only concern was Julian. He had to arrive sometime soon and the more alert she was to this presence, the better impression she would make.
     
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    Six girls were seated around the party table, talking about their hopes and dreams. Molly was a part of the group, but she had butterflies in her stomach and could not seem to settle down, or join in the happy conversation. She was so eager to see Julian that she could not focus on anything but that eventual meeting. With a shuddered sigh, she withdrew from the group and made her way to the buffet table. The room was large enough to accommodate all of the attendees, but the square table was full as many guests tried to get as much free food and drink as possible.
     
    Fighting her way to the fruit, punch bowl, Molly reached over to get a drink. She was just about to squirm her way out of