A woman has recounted the devastating story of how she discovered her fiancé had been lying about his entire life just weeks before their wedding.
Most of us are guilty of telling the odd white lie when dating, but how far would you go in order to impress a potential significant other?
For Megan Clarke, 27, she thought she’d found her happy ever after when she begun a relationship with Lord Bertie Underwood, a charming horologist (someone who makes and repairs watches).
Although she wasn’t looking to settle down, Megan – who was 20 years old at the time and working as a bar manager on the Isle of Wright – was soon swept off her feet by the dashing Lord, who treated her to luxurious date nights and invited her to live in his lavish seafront home.
“He was charming, kind, thoughtful, loving. A real gentleman,” Megan recounted of their relationship during an interview with Metro.
The relationship moved quickly. Within a month the pair had said ‘I love you’ and Bertie would pop the question six months later, surprising Megan with a Cartier diamond ring.
However if things sound almost too good to be true, there’s a chance that something more sinister is lurking beneath the surface.
Bertie would request that Megan didn’t post his face on social media, claiming it was because of his dad’s high-ranking career in the navy (which in hindsight should be the second red flag after the name ‘Lord Bertie Underwood’).
However the fairytale would begin to unravel when Megan noticed letters arriving at their home under various different names. Bertie claimed they were for previous tenants, but the former bar manager was not convinced and decided to investigate further.
What Megan then discovered would bring her world crashing down entirely.
However not everything was as it seemed.
Megan later discovered that Bertie had multiple bank cards under various aliases and after googling the names, she uncovered that her Lord actually had a long track record for fraud, using names such as Robert Doughty and Robert Soanes-Madejski to get away with his crimes.
The truth devastated Megan, who would be dealt another crushing blow once the pair split – with ‘Bertie’ having racked up around £30,000 of debt in her name.
“We went to the police and action fraud,” she recalled to The Sun. “[But] unfortunately there wasn’t a great deal they could do.”
Megan has since worked to pay off the debts and rebuild her life while ‘Bertie’ has since been arrested on fraud charges and sentenced to five years in prison. However he escaped in 2022 and currently remains on the run.
The fact that ‘Bertie’ is now on the run is something which has left Megan unsettled, as she added to Metro that she would ‘freeze’ if she encountered him on the street.
Megan’s story appears as part of the series Love Cheats, which is available to watch on Channel 4.
Palm Readers Are Freaking Out! What Does That ‘M’ Mean for You?
Have you ever looked at your palms and wondered what all those lines mean?
If you ask a palm reader, they will tell you that each line has its own special meaning. If you have lines that connect to form the letter M, you are part of a small group of less than 2% of people, including famous names like Meghan Markle, Hillary Clinton, and Robert De Niro. These individuals are believed to have unique qualities that set them apart.
Keep reading to find out what this M shape means on your palm!
Like fingerprints, the lines on your palms are unique to you. No one else has the same patterns. These lines are thought to give hints about your personality and potential life experiences.
Palmistry is an ancient practice where people interpret the lines, shapes, and features of hands, especially the palms. It is considered more of an art than a science. The lines do not predict the future, but they can provide insights into the quality of your life.
Here are the major lines and what they mean:
– **Heart Line:** This line shows your emotional health and relationships. Its shape can reveal how you feel about love and intimacy.
– **Head Line:** This line represents your thinking and decision-making. The length and curve can show whether you are more analytical or creative.
– **Life Line:** Many people think this line shows how long you will live, but it actually reflects your vitality and life experiences. It curves around the base of your thumb.
– **Fate Line:** This line indicates your life path, career, and destiny. A strong fate line may mean you have a clear purpose, while a faint or missing line might suggest you are flexible in your life choices.
– **Sun Line:** This line is linked to fame, creativity, and success. A clear sun line can suggest you will gain recognition for your talents.
If the heart and head lines come together to form an M shape, palm readers believe it shows that you are very gifted and special.
In palmistry, an M shape on your palm shows that you have special intuition, insight, and the potential to be a leader.
This marking is also called the Simian line. It is seen as a sign of a strong personality and suggests that a person can overcome challenges with determination.
People with an M shape tend to be good judges of character, like human lie detectors who can easily spot someone who is being dishonest.
Only 1 to 2% of the population has this unique marking on their palms.
Here’s what it means if you have the Simian line on your hand:
– **Intuition and Insight:** People with an M shape are believed to have strong intuitive abilities. They may be good at reading situations and understanding people.
– **Leadership Qualities:** This marking can suggest that someone has a natural ability to lead and inspire others.
– **Balanced Personality:** It might indicate a balance between intellect (head line) and emotions (heart line). This balance allows for thoughtful decision-making.
– **Potential for Success:** Many palmists believe that having an M shape is a sign of potential success in different areas of life, including careers and relationships.
It’s also important to note that the M shape should appear on your non-dominant hand, which is the hand you don’t use for tasks like writing. For right-handed people, this means the lines on your left hand can indicate positive traits and gifts. If the lines appear on your dominant hand, it may not have the same meaning.
Gary Markwick, a palm reader, explained that people with Simian lines are “quite highly sensitive.” He added, “They’re very focused and determined to get what they want. But sometimes they can have tunnel vision, not noticing what is happening around them or who is nearby.”
Next, speaking about Meghan Markle, who has an M shape on both of her hands, Markwick said, “Some people just have a touch of that line, but Meghan has a Simian line on each hand…so it’s a double whammy. She could do great things.”
The Duchess of Sussex has many achievements. She is an actor, an author, and an advocate for social justice. She also co-founded Archewell with her husband, Prince Harry.
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